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Malchaw Family History

Malchaw 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: Malchow, Marchal, Machak, Mancha, Macha, Malecha, Machan, Latchaw

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Where is the Malchaw family from?

You can see how Malchaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malchaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Malchaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Malchaw families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malchaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Malchaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Malchaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malchaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Malchaw. 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 6 military records available for the last name Malchaw. For the veterans among your Malchaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malchaw lifespan?

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