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Malow Family History

Malow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Malow in Mecklenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Malow family from?

You can see how Malow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Malow families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Malow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malow families in 1891.
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What did your Malow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malow. 100% of Malow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malow 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Malow. 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 185 military records available for the last name Malow. For the veterans among your Malow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Malow in 1957 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malow 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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