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Malsavage Family History

Malsavage 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: Savage, Salvage, Malave, Ladage, Talmage, Malanga, Sauvage, Malara

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Where is the Malsavage family from?

You can see how Malsavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malsavage family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Malsavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsavage 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 31 census records available for the last name Malsavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsavage 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Malsavage. 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 4 military records available for the last name Malsavage. For the veterans among your Malsavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsavage lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Malsavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Malsavage in 1965 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsavage 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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