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Malins Family History

Malins Surname Meaning

variant of Malin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. For forms with -ings compare Mealing.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Malins family from?

You can see how Malins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Malins families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Malins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malins families in 1891.
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What did your Malins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malins. 29% of Malins men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Malins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malins were Butler and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    29%
  • Sanitary Inspector
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Butler
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Malins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malins 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 Malins. 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 578 military records available for the last name Malins. For the veterans among your Malins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Malins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Malins in 1967 was 88, and 72 in 2004.

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