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Malsby Family History

Malsby 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: Maltby, Maulsby, Massey, Dalby, Mosby, Maly, Halsey, Mally, Gadsby

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Where is the Malsby family from?

You can see how Malsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Malsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Malsby family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsby's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Malsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malsby. 100% of Malsby men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Malsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Malsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsby 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Malsby. 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 100 military records available for the last name Malsby. For the veterans among your Malsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Malsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malsby in 1958 was 45, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsby 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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