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Malec Family History

Malec Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian: nickname for a physically small man derived from Polish mały, Czech and Slovak malý, Slovenian and Croatian mal(i) ‘small, little’; or a nickname from Polish and Czech malec ‘lad’.

It is a cognate of Malek and Malik. Compare Maletz and Malitz.

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


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Where is the Malec family from?

You can see how Malec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malec family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Malec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Malec families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Malec's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Malec families in 1911.
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What did your Malec ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malec 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 Malec. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Malec. For the veterans among your Malec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malec lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Malec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Malec in 1951 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malec 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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