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Malat Family History

Malat 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: Malak, Malay, Malan, Galat, Maat, Malas, Magat, Sala, Malik, Alam

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Where is the Malat family from?

You can see how Malat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Malat families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Malat's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Malat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Interior Decorator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malat. 100% of Malat men worked as an Interior Decorator. .

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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

  • Interior Decorator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Malat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malat 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Malat. 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 246 military records available for the last name Malat. For the veterans among your Malat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Malat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Malat in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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