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Mallia Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): probably from medieval Greek mallia ‘fleece hair’ classical Greek mallos ‘fleece’; compare Mallo . Irish: variant of Malia

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


Similar surnames: Malia, Alia, Gallia, Calla, Bellia, Malta, Milia, Maffia, Allio

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Where is the Mallia family from?

You can see how Mallia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mallia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mallia family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mallia's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Mallia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mallia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mallia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mallia. 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 764 military records available for the last name Mallia. For the veterans among your Mallia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mallia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mallia in 1956 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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