
Malay

Malay Genealogy and Family History
The earliest occurrence of the Malay surname in our family history documents is from 1615, and we currently have 5,204 records where Malay appears.
Typical jobs for Malays
Hard-working people, the Malays. 6 worked as labourers, according to the 1901 Census.
Where most Malays lived
In the 1900s, you’d probably bump into a Malay in London.
Malays’ criminal history
How do we put this... Not all Malays were angels, apparently. We found 6 in criminal records.
Malays in World War I
No Malays were recorded as serving in the First World War in Findmypast’s records.