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Malchert Family History

Malchert 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: Melchert, Machart, Macher, Elchert, Melcher, Mascher, Majcher

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Where is the Malchert family from?

You can see how Malchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malchert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malchert families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malchert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malchert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malchert 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 173 census records available for the last name Malchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malchert 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Malchert. 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 66 military records available for the last name Malchert. For the veterans among your Malchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malchert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Malchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Malchert in 1963 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malchert 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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