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Malholm Family History

Malholm 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: Malcolm, Malcom, Malsom, Holm, Mangold, Macho, Mallo, Malon, Manheim

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Where is the Malholm family from?

You can see how Malholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malholm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malholm families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Malholm family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malholm's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Malholm families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malholm 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 24 census records available for the last name Malholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malholm 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Malholm. 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 2 military records available for the last name Malholm. For the veterans among your Malholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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