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Malbry Family History

Malbry Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mabry, Marbry, Dalby, Maly, Aubry, Mallory, Baldry, Mabey, Albro

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Where is the Malbry family from?

You can see how Malbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malbry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Malbry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Malbry family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Malbry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malbry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malbry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malbry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malbry. 100% of Malbry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Malbry women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Malbry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Malbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malbry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Malbry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Malbry. For the veterans among your Malbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malbry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Malbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Malbry in 1971 was 68, and 39 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malbry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malbry ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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