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Malnight Family History

Malnight 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: Mcknight, Basnight, Macknight, Knight, Light, Slight, Hignight

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Where is the Malnight family from?

You can see how Malnight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malnight family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malnight families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Malnight family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Malnight's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Malnight families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Malnight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malnight 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 immigration records available for the last name Malnight. 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 4 military records available for the last name Malnight. For the veterans among your Malnight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malnight lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1980, in the United States, Malnight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Malnight in 1958 was 54, and 94 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malnight 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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