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Malcobn Family History

Malcobn 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: Falcon, Malon, Malcolm, Macon, Alcorn, Marcon, Malson, Alcon, Malbon

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Where is the Malcobn family from?

You can see how Malcobn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcobn family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Malcobn families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malcobn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Malcobn families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Malcobn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcobn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Malcobn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Malcobn. For the veterans among your Malcobn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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