This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Malsed family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Malsed Family History

Malsed 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: Halse, Mallet, Masse, Malter, Maser, Manser, Massey, Malek, Halsey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Malsed family from?

You can see how Malsed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsed family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malsed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Malsed families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsed's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Malsed families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Malsed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malsed. 60% of Malsed men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Malsed women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Malsed | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Malsed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Malsed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsed census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Malsed

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Malsed. 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.

View all Malsed immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Malsed. For the veterans among your Malsed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Malsed military records

You've only scratched the surface of Malsed family history

Discover More

What is the average Malsed lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Malsed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malsed in 1968 was 67, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malsed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsed 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Malsed family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial