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Malak Family History

Malak Name Meaning

Polish (also Małak); Czech and Slovak (Malák): from a derivative of Polish mały Czech and Slovak malý ‘small’. Polish (also Małak): derivative of the Old Polish personal name Małomir based on Old Slavic malъ ‘small little’. Arabic: from a personal name based on malak ‘angel’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Malek, Malik, Salak, Malan, Maslak, Dolak, Mallak, Manak, Mak, Marek

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Where is the Malak family from?

You can see how Malak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Malak families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Malak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malak. 39% of Malak men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Malak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malak were Painter and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malak 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Malak. 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 590 military records available for the last name Malak. For the veterans among your Malak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malak lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Malak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Malak in 1948 was 107, and 84 in 2004.

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