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Malsan Family History

Malsan 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: Malson, Malan, Marsan, Malsam, Kalman, Malin, Madan, Balan, Mannan

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Where is the Malsan family from?

You can see how Malsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malsan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Malsan family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsan's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Malsan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Malsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsan 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 Malsan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Malsan. For the veterans among your Malsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Malsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Malsan in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsan 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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