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Malace Family History

Malace 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: Palace, Malave, Malach, Place, Wallace, Mace, Calame, Malone, Malak

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Where is the Malace family from?

You can see how Malace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malace family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malace families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Malace families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Malace's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Malace families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Malace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malace 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Malace. 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 6 military records available for the last name Malace. For the veterans among your Malace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malace lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Malace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malace in 1996 was 90, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malace 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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