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Malitz Family History

Malitz Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Malec or of some other similar (like-sounding) Slavic derivative of an adjective meaning ‘small little’ (compare below).

Germanized form of Sorbian Malic: derivative of Mały ‘small little’ (see Maly).

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


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Where is the Malitz family from?

You can see how Malitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Malitz families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malitz families in 1880.
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What did your Malitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malitz. 27% of Malitz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Bakers Helper
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malitz 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Malitz. 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 203 military records available for the last name Malitz. For the veterans among your Malitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malitz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Malitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Malitz in 1954 was 66, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malitz 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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