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Malfe Family History

Malfe 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: Balfe, Male, Malle, Mule, Gale, Hale, Marie, Halse, Mole, Sale

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Where is the Malfe family from?

You can see how Malfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malfe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Malfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Malfe family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Malfe's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Malfe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malfe 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 Malfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malfe. 60% of Malfe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malfe women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Conductor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Malfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Malfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malfe 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Malfe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Malfe. For the veterans among your Malfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malfe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Malfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Malfe in 1960 was 46, and 31 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malfe 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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