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Malacara Name Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): nickname from mala cara ‘long face harsh face’ probably applied to a man with bad temper.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Malara, Palamara, Macera, Miyahara, Malhotra, Mallard, Salazar

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Where is the Malacara family from?

You can see how Malacara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malacara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malacara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Malacara family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Malacara's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Malacara families in 1920.
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What did your Malacara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malacara. 50% of Malacara men worked as a Labor. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Malacara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malacara census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 541 immigration records available for the last name Malacara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Malacara. For the veterans among your Malacara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malacara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Malacara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Malacara in 1966 was 74, and 55 in 2004.

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