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Malmsted Family History

Malmsted 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: Hallsted, Halsted, Olmsted, Master, Halstead, Malter, Walmsley

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Where is the Malmsted family from?

You can see how Malmsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malmsted family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Malmsted's in USA. California had the highest population of Malmsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmsted 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 58 census records available for the last name Malmsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmsted 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Malmsted. 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 3 military records available for the last name Malmsted. For the veterans among your Malmsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmsted lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Malmsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malmsted in 1993 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malmsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmsted 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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