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Malwain Family History

Malwain 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: Malin, Malmin, Mcelwain, Malkin, Alwin, Mcswain, Malan, Allain

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Where is the Malwain family from?

You can see how Malwain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malwain family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Malwain families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Malwain families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malwain's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Malwain families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malwain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Malwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malwain 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Malwain. 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 military records available for the last name Malwain. For the veterans among your Malwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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