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Malmet Family History

Malmet 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: Mallet, Palmer, Malter, Millet, Balmer, Mammen, Malmin, Mollet, Malek

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Where is the Malmet family from?

You can see how Malmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malmet family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malmet's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Malmet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Malmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmet 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Malmet. 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 13 military records available for the last name Malmet. For the veterans among your Malmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Malmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malmet in 1963 was 84, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmet 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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