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Malvey Family History

Malvey 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: Calvey, Maley, Mulvey, Falvey, Alvey, Malley, Harvey, Halley, Manley

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Where is the Malvey family from?

You can see how Malvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malvey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Malvey families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malvey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malvey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvey 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 Malvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malvey. 60% of Malvey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

What Malvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvey 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Malvey. 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 231 military records available for the last name Malvey. For the veterans among your Malvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Malvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Malvey in 1961 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malvey 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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