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Malament Family History

Malament Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maidment, Clement, Mallet, Mammen, Malmin, Galant, Calame, Parliament

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Where is the Malament family from?

You can see how Malament families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malament family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Malament families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Malament families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Malament's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Malament families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malament surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malament ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malament. 64% of Malament men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    64%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Malament. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malament 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Malament. 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 57 military records available for the last name Malament. For the veterans among your Malament ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malament lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Malament life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malament in 1961 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malament 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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