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Malkemes Family History

Malkemes 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: Malkus, Calmes, Altemus, Balmes, Markee, Mackes, Balkema, Alkema

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Where is the Malkemes family from?

You can see how Malkemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malkemes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Malkemes families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Malkemes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Malkemes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malkemes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malkemes 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 Malkemes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malkemes. 100% of Malkemes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Malkemes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Malkemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkemes 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 Malkemes. 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 95 military records available for the last name Malkemes. For the veterans among your Malkemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malkemes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Malkemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malkemes in 1970 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malkemes 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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