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Malston Family History

Malston 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: Alston, Marston, Malson, Walston, Maston, Ralston, Easton, Alton

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Where is the Malston family from?

You can see how Malston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Malston families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Malston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Malston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malston 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 Malston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Metal Turner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malston. 50% of Malston men worked as a General Metal Turner and 100% of Malston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Metal Turner
    50%
  • Engineers Store Keeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Malston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Malston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malston 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Malston. 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 52 military records available for the last name Malston. For the veterans among your Malston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Malston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Malston in 1963 was 82, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malston 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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