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Malsey Family History

Malsey 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: Massey, Halsey, Maley, Malley, Halley, Halse, Manley, Paley, Mallet

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Where is the Malsey family from?

You can see how Malsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Malsey family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsey's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Malsey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsey 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 Malsey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Malsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Malsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsey 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 Malsey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Malsey. For the veterans among your Malsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Malsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Malsey in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsey 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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