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Mcmalon Family History

Mcmalon 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: Mcmahon, Malon, Mcmellon, Matalon, Mcaloon, Mccahon, Mccalmon

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Where is the Mcmalon family from?

You can see how Mcmalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmalon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcmalon families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcmalon families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Mcmalon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcmalon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmalon 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 Mcmalon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmalon. 100% of Mcmalon men worked as a Labor and 60% of Mcmalon women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Mcmalon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Mcmalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmalon 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Mcmalon. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mcmalon. For the veterans among your Mcmalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmalon lifespan?

Average Mcmalon life expectancy in 1984 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmalon 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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