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Malcomson Family History

Malcomson Surname Meaning

Scottish: patronymic from Malcolm.

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


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Where is the Malcomson family from?

You can see how Malcomson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcomson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malcomson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Malcomson families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malcomson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malcomson families in 1891.
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What did your Malcomson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malcomson. 80% of Malcomson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Malcomson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcomson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malcomson. 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 640 military records available for the last name Malcomson. For the veterans among your Malcomson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcomson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malcomson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Malcomson in 1957 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malcomson 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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