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Malas Family History

Malas Surname Meaning

Greek: from Turkish mala ‘trowel’ (see Mallas) or mal ‘property wealth’ both used metonymically.

Polish (Małas): nickname derived from mały ‘small little’. Alternatively from a short form of the Old Polish personal name Małomir based on Old Slavic malъ ‘small little’.

Muslim (mainly Syria): from malaṣ of uncertain origin and meaning used as a surname.

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


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Where is the Malas family from?

You can see how Malas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Malas families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Malas's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Malas families in 1911.
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What did your Malas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malas. 29% of Malas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Malas women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malas were Proprietor and Waitress.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 418 immigration records available for the last name Malas. 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 218 military records available for the last name Malas. For the veterans among your Malas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Malas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Malas in 1959 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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