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Malcoff Family History

Malcoff 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: Malcolm, Malakoff, Maloof, Madoff, Markoff, Malcomb, Malcom, Malouf

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Where is the Malcoff family from?

You can see how Malcoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malcoff family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malcoff's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Malcoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malcoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Malcoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcoff 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Malcoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Malcoff. For the veterans among your Malcoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcoff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Malcoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Malcoff in 1980 was 85, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malcoff 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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