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Origins of the Malem surname

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About the Malems

We have a total number of 332 records for people with the last name Malem.

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Where do most Malems live?

In 1921, most Malems lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Malems

How common is your surname?

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

We have 312 records for the Malem surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Malems most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Malems.

What are the most common Malem first names?

  • Thomas
  • William
  • Ann
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Malems

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

Common Female occupations for Malems in 1921
Stranger

2

Agricultural Labourer's Wife

1

Assistant In Business

1

Cook (Domestic Servant)

1

Cotton Hank Winder

1

Common Male occupations for Malems in 1921
Fishmonger

4

Hawker

4

Greengrocer

3

Grocers Porter

2

Grocery Assistant

2

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