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Malmsbury Family History

Malmsbury 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: Malsbury, Salisbury, Marksbury, Alsbury, Salsbury, Sainsbury

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Where is the Malmsbury family from?

You can see how Malmsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmsbury family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malmsbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Malmsbury families living in New Jersey. This was about 70% of all the recorded Malmsbury's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Malmsbury families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmsbury 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 242 census records available for the last name Malmsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmsbury 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Malmsbury. 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 24 military records available for the last name Malmsbury. For the veterans among your Malmsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmsbury lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Malmsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malmsbury in 1957 was 50, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmsbury 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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