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Origins of the Malek surname

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About the Maleks

We have a total number of 372 records for people with the last name Malek.

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Where do most Maleks live?

In 1921, most Maleks lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Maleks

How common is your surname?

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

We have 27 records for the Malek surname. The oldest one dates back to 1998.

Who were Maleks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maleks.

What are the most common Malek first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Anna

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

Common jobs for Maleks

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

Common Female occupations for Maleks in 1921
Living On Her Means

1

Nursery And Landscaping Laborers

1

Skilled Dressmakers And Seamstresses

1

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Radios And Phonographs

1

Common Male occupations for Maleks in 1921
Tinsmiths

8

Farm Hands

7

General Farmers

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

5

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