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Malina Name Meaning

Czech Slovak Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the common Slavic word malina ‘raspberry’ used as a nickname for an attractive person. As a Jewish name it is generally artificial. Polish: possibly also a nickname derived from mały ‘small’.

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


Similar surnames: Kalina, Maline, Malin, Malena, Malik, Malinak, Malan, Kalin, Macina

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Where is the Malina family from?

You can see how Malina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Malina families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Malina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malina families in 1891.
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What did your Malina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malina. 100% of Malina women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Malina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malina 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Malina. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Malina. For the veterans among your Malina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malina lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Malina in 1957 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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