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Malghan Family History

Malghan 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: Maughan, Mangan, Magnan, Mahan, Vaughan, Meighan, Maltman, Malan

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Where is the Malghan family from?

You can see how Malghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malghan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malghan family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Malghan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Malghan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Malghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malghan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Malghan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Malghan. For the veterans among your Malghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malghan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malghan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malghan

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