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Malcus Family History

Malcus 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: Malkus, Marcus, Magnus, Malis, Maus, Melhus, Matus, Kalmus, Mancuso

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Where is the Malcus family from?

You can see how Malcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malcus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Malcus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Malcus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malcus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Malcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcus 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Malcus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Malcus. For the veterans among your Malcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Malcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Malcus in 1968 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malcus 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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