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Malafa Family History

Malafa Name 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: Malara, Salama, Salata, Malak, Malina, Malanga, Lalama, Malta, Madara

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Where is the Malafa family from?

You can see how Malafa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malafa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malafa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Malafa families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Malafa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Malafa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malafa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malafa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Connecting Armatiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malafa. 60% of Malafa men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Malafa women worked as a Connecting Armatiner. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Connecting Armatiner
    100%
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What Malafa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Malafa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malafa 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Malafa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Malafa. For the veterans among your Malafa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malafa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Malafa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Malafa in 1966 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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