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Mallison Family History

Mallison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mallinson. Scottish: metronymic from the personal name Malie which may be a pet form of either Maud or Mary.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mallison family from?

You can see how Mallison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Mallison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mallison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mallison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallison 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 Mallison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mallison. 34% of Mallison men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Mallison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mallison were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Underground Fitter
    23%
  • Haulage Hand Hvy Wk
    23%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

What Mallison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mallison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallison 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mallison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mallison. For the veterans among your Mallison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallison lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Mallison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mallison in 1946 was 33, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallison 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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