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Mallans Family History

Mallans 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: Mallas, Pallas, Malpass, Calland, Marland, Dallas, Callan, Tallant

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Where is the Mallans family from?

You can see how Mallans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mallans families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mallans's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mallans families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Mallans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallans 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mallans. 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 Mallans. For the veterans among your Mallans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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