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Malmi Family History

Malmi 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: Malmin, Salmi, Malm, Palm, Maki, Malik, Mari, Malin, Ali, Marti

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Where is the Malmi family from?

You can see how Malmi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malmi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Malmi families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Malmi's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Malmi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmi 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 Malmi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Malmi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Malmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmi 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Malmi. 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 30 military records available for the last name Malmi. For the veterans among your Malmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Malmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Malmi in 1966 was 63, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmi 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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