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Origins of the Malam surname

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About the Malams

We have a total number of 3197 records for people with the last name Malam.

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Where do most Malams live?

In 1921, most Malams lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Malams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,050 records for the Malam surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Malams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Malams.

What are the most common Malam first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Malams

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

Common Female occupations for Malams in 1921
Dressmaker

15

General Servant Domestic

11

Dress Maker

9

Servant

9

House Servant

8

Common Male occupations for Malams in 1921
Boiler Maker

18

Agricultural Labourer

17

General Labourer

17

Butcher

13

Bricklayer

11

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