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Malby Family History

Malby Surname Meaning

see Maltby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Malby family from?

You can see how Malby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Malby families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Malby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malby 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 Malby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malby. 90% of Malby 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Malby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malby 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Malby. 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 522 military records available for the last name Malby. For the veterans among your Malby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Malby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Malby in 1953 was 54, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malby 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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