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Malmo Family History

Malmo 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: Mallo, Malo, Mamo, Marmo, Malm, Malko, Palm, Mao, Malik, Salmon

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Where is the Malmo family from?

You can see how Malmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Malmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Malmo families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Malmo's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Malmo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmo 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 Malmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malmo. 67% of Malmo men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Malmo women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Janitor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Malmo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmo 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Malmo. 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 350 military records available for the last name Malmo. For the veterans among your Malmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Malmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malmo in 1965 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malmo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmo 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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