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Malpe Family History

Malpe 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: Male, Dalpe, Malle, Mule, Gale, Hale, Marie, Halse, Mole, Sale

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Where is the Malpe family from?

You can see how Malpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malpe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malpe families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Malpe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malpe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Malpe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malpe 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 Malpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Traveling Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malpe. 100% of Malpe men worked as a Traveling Salesman.

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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

  • Traveling Salesman
    100%

What Malpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Malpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malpe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Malpe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Malpe. For the veterans among your Malpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malpe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Malpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malpe in 1967 was 64, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malpe 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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