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Malchester Family History

Malchester 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: Manchester, Rochester, Chichester, Ballester, Marchese, Chester

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Where is the Malchester family from?

You can see how Malchester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malchester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Malchester families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malchester's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Malchester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malchester 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 53 census records available for the last name Malchester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malchester 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Malchester. 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 14 military records available for the last name Malchester. For the veterans among your Malchester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malchester lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Malchester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Malchester in 1964 was 68, and 63 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malchester 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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