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Malsch Family History

Malsch Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places the largest being near Karlsruhe which get their names from malsk ‘muddy boggy’.

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


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Where is the Malsch family from?

You can see how Malsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Malsch families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Malsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malsch families in 1891.
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What did your Malsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malsch. 100% of Malsch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsch 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Malsch. 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 604 military records available for the last name Malsch. For the veterans among your Malsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malsch in 1957 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsch 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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