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Malles Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Mallis .

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


Similar surnames: Mallen, Alles, Milles, Balles, Walles, Callen, Maller, Mallet, Maples

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Where is the Malles family from?

You can see how Malles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Malles family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malles's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Malles families in 1911.
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What did your Malles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malles. 25% of Malles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Malles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malles were Operator and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malles 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Malles. 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 209 military records available for the last name Malles. For the veterans among your Malles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malles lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Malles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malles in 1954 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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