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Malsness Family History

Malsness 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: Barsness, Magness, Maness, Malpass, Harkness, Malone, Harness, Maline

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Where is the Malsness family from?

You can see how Malsness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Malsness families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Malsness family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsness's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Malsness families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Malsness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsness 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Malsness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Malsness. For the veterans among your Malsness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Malsness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malsness in 1966 was 71, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsness 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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