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Malpica Family History

Malpica Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called Malpica in Spain and Portugal.

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


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Where is the Malpica family from?

You can see how Malpica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malpica family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malpica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Malpica family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malpica's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Malpica families in 1891.
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What did your Malpica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bracero and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malpica. 40% of Malpica men worked as a Bracero and 100% of Malpica women worked as a Sirvienta.

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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

  • Bracero
    40%
  • Meconico
    20%
  • Cigar Maker
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    100%

What Malpica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Malpica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malpica 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Malpica. 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 157 military records available for the last name Malpica. For the veterans among your Malpica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malpica lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malpica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malpica in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malpica 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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