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Malez Family History

Malez 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: Malek, Male, Malec, Maley, Marez, Maltz, Malz, Malen, Maler, Maez

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Where is the Malez family from?

You can see how Malez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Malez families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Malez's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Malez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malez 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 Malez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malez. 100% of Malez men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Malez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Malez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malez 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Malez. 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 24 military records available for the last name Malez. For the veterans among your Malez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malez lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Malez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Malez in 1964 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malez 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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