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Malsky Family History

Malsky 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: Malesky, Malik, Barsky, Massey, Maly, Malek, Lansky, Halsey, Malak

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Where is the Malsky family from?

You can see how Malsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Malsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Malsky family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malsky's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Malsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsky 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 Malsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malsky. 43% of Malsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Malsky women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Malsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Malsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsky 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Malsky. 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 115 military records available for the last name Malsky. For the veterans among your Malsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Malsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Malsky in 1966 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsky 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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