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Malstead Family History

Malstead 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: Halstead, Milstead, Walstead, Anstead, Balstad, Molstad, Falstad

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Where is the Malstead family from?

You can see how Malstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Malstead families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malstead's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Malstead families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Malstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malstead 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Malstead. 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 57 military records available for the last name Malstead. For the veterans among your Malstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malstead lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Malstead in 1962 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malstead 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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