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Malsom Family History

Malsom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Malson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Malsom family from?

You can see how Malsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malsom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Malsom families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Malsom's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Malsom families in 1891.
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What did your Malsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Contractors Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malsom. 34% of Malsom men worked as a Contractors Labourer and 69% of Malsom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malsom were Private Gardener and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Contractors Labourer
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Private Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    11%
  • Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsom 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Malsom. 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 251 military records available for the last name Malsom. For the veterans among your Malsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Malsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Malsom in 1962 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsom 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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