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Origins of the Malek surname

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    In 1921, most Maleks lived in south-east

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    340 Malek Travel & migration records
    27 Maleks found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Malek

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    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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