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Malrey Family History

Malrey 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: Maley, Malley, Mabrey, Halley, Carey, Manley, Paley, Mallet, Malter

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Where is the Malrey family from?

You can see how Malrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Malrey family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malrey's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Malrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malrey 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 295 census records available for the last name Malrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malrey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Malrey. 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 73 military records available for the last name Malrey. For the veterans among your Malrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Malrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malrey in 1967 was 55, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malrey 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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