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Mallan Family History

Mallan Surname Meaning

from Ó Mealláin see Mallon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mallan family from?

You can see how Mallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Mallan families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mallan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mallan families in 1911.
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What did your Mallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mallan. 100% of Mallan 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Mallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallan 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 Mallan. 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 615 military records available for the last name Mallan. For the veterans among your Mallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mallan in 1956 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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