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Malchau Family History

Malchau 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: Marchal, Machak, Mancha, Macha, Malchow, Malecha, Machan, Molchan

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Where is the Malchau family from?

You can see how Malchau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malchau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Malchau families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Malchau's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Malchau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malchau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Malchau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malchau 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Malchau. 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 42 military records available for the last name Malchau. For the veterans among your Malchau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malchau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Malchau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Malchau in 1963 was 65, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malchau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malchau 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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