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Origins of the Mal surname

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About the Mals

We have a total number of 681 records for people with the last name Mal.

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Where do most Mals live?

In 1921, most Mals lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mals

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 168 records for the Mal surname. The oldest one dates back to 1790.

Who were Mals most likely to marry?

Mal*s

&

Mal*ys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mals.

What are the most common Mal first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Maria

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mal family members

Common jobs for Mals

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mals in 1921
Painter Print Works

2

Assistant General Servant

1

Boarder

1

Carters Wife

1

Cord Winders Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Mals in 1921
Flesher

2

Greengrocer

2

Merchant

2

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

2

Stenographers And Typists

2

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