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Malvel Family History

Malvel 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: Marvel, Mandel, Mallet, Malter, Martel, Mantel, Savel, Calvey, Malek

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Where is the Malvel family from?

You can see how Malvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Malvel families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Malvel families living in West Lothian. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malvel's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Malvel families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Malvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Malvel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Malvel. For the veterans among your Malvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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