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Malisse Family History

Malisse 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: Masse, Malis, Maline, Manasse, Caisse, Janisse, Calise, Malish

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Where is the Malisse family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malisse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malisse ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Malisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malisse 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Malisse. 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 5 military records available for the last name Malisse. For the veterans among your Malisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malisse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Malisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Malisse in 1970 was 76, and 63 in 1997.

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