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Malsbury Family History

Malsbury Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Malmesbury in Wiltshire. The placename derives from the Old Irish personal name Maildub + Old English burg ‘fortress’.

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


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Where is the Malsbury family from?

You can see how Malsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Malsbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Malsbury families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Malsbury's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Malsbury families in 1891.
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What did your Malsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malsbury. 100% of Malsbury men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Malsbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Hairdresser
    10%

What Malsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Malsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsbury 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Malsbury. 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 385 military records available for the last name Malsbury. For the veterans among your Malsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsbury lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Malsbury in 1962 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsbury 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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