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Malchus Family History

Malchus 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: Malkus, Melhus, Bacchus, Eachus, Malchow, Marcus, Marchuk, Mathus

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Where is the Malchus family from?

You can see how Malchus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malchus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Malchus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Malchus family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Malchus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Malchus families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malchus 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 Malchus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malchus. 100% of Malchus men worked as a Miner and 100% of Malchus women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Malchus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Malchus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malchus 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Malchus. 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 502 military records available for the last name Malchus. For the veterans among your Malchus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malchus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Malchus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malchus in 1967 was 85, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malchus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malchus 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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