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Malfas Family History

Malfas 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: Kalfas, Malas, Mallas, Pallas, Maras, Malpass, Dallas, Salas, Malkus

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Where is the Malfas family from?

You can see how Malfas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malfas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Malfas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Malfas families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Malfas's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Malfas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malfas 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 63 census records available for the last name Malfas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malfas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Malfas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Malfas. For the veterans among your Malfas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malfas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Malfas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Malfas in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malfas 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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