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Malroy Family History

Malroy 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: Mulroy, Milroy, Maloy, Melroy, Malloy, Mallo, Malon, Molloy, Malo

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Where is the Malroy family from?

You can see how Malroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malroy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Malroy family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 8% of all the recorded Malroy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Malroy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malroy 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 570 census records available for the last name Malroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malroy 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Malroy. 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 263 military records available for the last name Malroy. For the veterans among your Malroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malroy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Malroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Malroy in 1968 was 87, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malroy 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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