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Malven Family History

Malven 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: Mallen, Malden, Malen, Malvin, Allen, Mullen, Marvel, Mallet, Malin

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Where is the Malven family from?

You can see how Malven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Malven families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Malven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malven. 25% of Malven men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer Dry Kill
    25%
  • Lithographer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Malven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Malven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malven 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Malven. 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 274 military records available for the last name Malven. For the veterans among your Malven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malven in 1962 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malven 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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