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Malcher Family History

Malcher Surname Meaning

from the biblical personal name Melchior. In medieval Christian tradition this was the name of one of the three Magi.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Malcher family from?

You can see how Malcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Malcher families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Malcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malcher families in 1891.
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What did your Malcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malcher. 100% of Malcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcher 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Malcher. 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 438 military records available for the last name Malcher. For the veterans among your Malcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Malcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Malcher in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malcher 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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