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Malmsten Family History

Malmsten 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: Masten, Malmgren, Master, Alston, Malter, Kasten, Mammen, Ramsden

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Where is the Malmsten family from?

You can see how Malmsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malmsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Malmsten families living in Minnesota. This was about 61% of all the recorded Malmsten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Malmsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmsten 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 Malmsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malmsten. 100% of Malmsten men worked as a Contractor and 50% of Malmsten women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Malmsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Malmsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmsten 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Malmsten. 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 111 military records available for the last name Malmsten. For the veterans among your Malmsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmsten lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Malmsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Malmsten in 1948 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmsten 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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