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Malkow Family History

Malkow 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: Markow, Mallow, Malko, Callow, Ballow, Mallo, Malon, Valko, Makos

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Where is the Malkow family from?

You can see how Malkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malkow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Malkow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malkow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Malkow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malkow 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 Malkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malkow. 47% of Malkow men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Malkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Malkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkow 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Malkow. 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 61 military records available for the last name Malkow. For the veterans among your Malkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Malkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malkow in 1963 was 74, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malkow 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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