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Origins of the Malan surname

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About the Malans

We have a total number of 1473 records for people with the last name Malan.

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Where do most Malans live?

In 1921, most Malans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Malans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 524 records for the Malan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1833.

Who were Malans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Malans.

What are the most common Malan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Malans

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

Common Female occupations for Malans in 1921
Factory Operative

3

Daughter

2

General Servant

2

House Maid

2

Milk Carrier

2

Common Male occupations for Malans in 1921
Tinsmiths

3

Assistant Master

2

Dock Labourer

2

Foremen

2

Iron Caulker

2

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