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Malnes Family History

Malnes 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: Mannes, Manes, Maines, Maynes, Milnes, Malles, Males, Miles, Barnes

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Where is the Malnes family from?

You can see how Malnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malnes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malnes family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malnes's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Malnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malnes 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 182 census records available for the last name Malnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malnes 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Malnes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Malnes. For the veterans among your Malnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malnes lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Malnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Malnes in 1980 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malnes 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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