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Malfoy Family History

Malfoy 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: Maloy, Malloy, Mallo, Malon, Molloy, Malo, Maly, Mallory, Meloy

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Where is the Malfoy family from?

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

There are 71 census records available for the last name Malfoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malfoy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Malfoy. 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 Malfoy. For the veterans among your Malfoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malfoy

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