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Malheim Family History

Malheim 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: Manheim, Solheim, Matheis, Margheim, Kvalheim, Malik, Mallet, Hashim

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Where is the Malheim family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malheim. 100% of Malheim men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Malheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Malheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malheim 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Malheim. 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 21 military records available for the last name Malheim. For the veterans among your Malheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malheim lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Malheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Malheim in 1958 was 51, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malheim 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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