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Malmstead Family History

Malmstead 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: Halstead, Milstead, Olmstead, Walstead, Armstead, Umstead, Anstead

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Where is the Malmstead family from?

You can see how Malmstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malmstead family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malmstead's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Malmstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmstead 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 205 census records available for the last name Malmstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmstead 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Malmstead. 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 60 military records available for the last name Malmstead. For the veterans among your Malmstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmstead lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Malmstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malmstead in 1970 was 93, and 29 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malmstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmstead 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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