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Malachi Family History

Malachi Name Meaning

Jewish: from the Hebrew name Malachi the name of a Biblical prophet meaning ‘my messenger’.

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


Similar surnames: Malach, Adachi, Machi, Lalani, Macari, Alavi, Walch, Salathe, Baluch

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Where is the Malachi family from?

You can see how Malachi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malachi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malachi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Malachi families living in South Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Malachi's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Malachi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malachi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malachi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Malachi. 100% of Malachi men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malachi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malachi 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Malachi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Malachi. For the veterans among your Malachi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malachi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Malachi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Malachi in 1958 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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