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Mallow Family History

Mallow Surname Meaning

German: variant of Malow. English: apparently a nickname from the Middle English plant-name malwe malowe ‘mallow marsh-mallow shrub-mallow’ (Old English malwe).

The common mallow (Malva sylvestris) was valued for its medicinal properties.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mallow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Mallow families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mallow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mallow families in 1891.
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What did your Mallow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mallow. 77% of Mallow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Shoe Machinest
    24%

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mallow. For the veterans among your Mallow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mallow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mallow in 1955 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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