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Malarkey Family History

Malarkey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mullarkey.

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


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Where is the Malarkey family from?

You can see how Malarkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malarkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malarkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Malarkey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Malarkey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Malarkey families in 1891.
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What did your Malarkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malarkey. 38% of Malarkey men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Malarkey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malarkey were Carpenter 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
    38%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Service Man
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malarkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malarkey 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Malarkey. 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 707 military records available for the last name Malarkey. For the veterans among your Malarkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malarkey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Malarkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Malarkey in 1950 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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