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Malvan Family History

Malvan 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: Galvan, Malan, Malvin, Kalman, Malin, Madan, Balan, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Malvan family from?

You can see how Malvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Malvan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Malvan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvan 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 301 census records available for the last name Malvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvan 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 Malvan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Malvan. For the veterans among your Malvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Malvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Malvan in 1966 was 80, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malvan 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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