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Malinak Family History

Malinak Name Meaning

Czech (Maliňák) and Slovak (Maliňák Maliňak and Malinák):: from a derivative of malý ‘small’ (see Maly ). from a derivative of Malina .

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


Similar surnames: Malina, Malak, Malik, Malena, Malinski, Malan, Malick, Malin, Maline

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Where is the Malinak family from?

You can see how Malinak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malinak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Malinak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Malinak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Malinak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malinak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malinak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malinak. 26% of Malinak men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Malinak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malinak were Bookkeeper and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Malinak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malinak 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Malinak. 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 254 military records available for the last name Malinak. For the veterans among your Malinak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malinak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Malinak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Malinak in 1956 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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