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Malcolson Family History

Malcolson 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: Malcomson, Malonson, Malcolm, Jacobson, Malson, Halvorson, Mascolo

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Where is the Malcolson family from?

You can see how Malcolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malcolson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Malcolson families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malcolson's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Malcolson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Malcolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcolson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Malcolson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Malcolson. For the veterans among your Malcolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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