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Malen Family History

Malen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Malin Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps a variant of Malin 3 or

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


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Where is the Malen family from?

You can see how Malen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Malen families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Malen's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Malen families in 1911.
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What did your Malen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Malen. 100% of Malen 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Malen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malen 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 Malen. 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 Malen. For the veterans among your Malen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Malen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Malen in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malen 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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