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Malig Family History

Malig 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: Malik, Malin, Malis, Alig, Malia, Maling, Marie, Maki, Main, Marin

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Where is the Malig family from?

You can see how Malig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Malig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Malig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Malig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Malig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Malig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malig 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Malig. 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 264 military records available for the last name Malig. For the veterans among your Malig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Malig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Malig in 1960 was 45, and 50 in 2003.

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