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Malchan Family History

Malchan 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: Machan, Molchan, Marchan, Marchal, Marchand, Mahan, Machak, Mancha

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Where is the Malchan family from?

You can see how Malchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malchan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malchan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Malchan family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malchan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Malchan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malchan 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 Malchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malchan. 100% of Malchan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Malchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malchan 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Malchan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Malchan. For the veterans among your Malchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malchan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Malchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Malchan in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malchan 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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