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Malanda Family History

Malanda Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Malanga, Maland, Maranda, Landa, Marland, Miranda, Mayland, Malina

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Where is the Malanda family from?

You can see how Malanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malanda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malanda families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malanda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Malanda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malanda. 100% of Malanda men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Malanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malanda 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Malanda. 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 16 military records available for the last name Malanda. For the veterans among your Malanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malanda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Malanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Malanda in 1970 was 58, and 55 in 2001.

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