This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Malcom family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Malcom Family History

Malcom Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Malcolm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Malcom family from?

You can see how Malcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malcom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Malcom families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Malcom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Malcom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malcom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Malcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malcom. 87% of Malcom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Malcom | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Privatemeans
    14%

What Malcom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Malcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Malcom

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malcom. 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.

View all Malcom immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Malcom. For the veterans among your Malcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Malcom military records

You've only scratched the surface of Malcom family history

Discover More

What is the average Malcom lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Malcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Malcom in 1946 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malcom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malcom 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Malcom family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial