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Malits Family History

Malits 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: Malis, Malitz, Malito, Malik, Melis, Malin, Manis, Malkus, Matis

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Where is the Malits family from?

You can see how Malits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malits families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malits's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Malits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malits ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Malits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malits 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Malits. 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 56 military records available for the last name Malits. For the veterans among your Malits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Malits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Malits in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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