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Maling Family History

Maling Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Malin and Mealing. variant of Mayland.

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


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Where is the Maling family from?

You can see how Maling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Maling families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Maling's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Maling families in 1911.
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What did your Maling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maling. 100% of Maling 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Maling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maling 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 Maling. 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 732 military records available for the last name Maling. For the veterans among your Maling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maling lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maling in 1955 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maling 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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