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Malsam Family History

Malsam Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Malson. Compare Malsom.

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


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Where is the Malsam family from?

You can see how Malsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malsam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Malsam families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malsam's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Malsam families in 1891.
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What did your Malsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malsam. 38% of Malsam men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Ccc
    25%

What Malsam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Malsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsam 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Malsam. 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 91 military records available for the last name Malsam. For the veterans among your Malsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malsam in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malsam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsam 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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