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Malsy Family History

Malsy 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: Maly, Mally, Malay, Maley, Maloy, May, Halse, Mars, Manley, Malik

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Where is the Malsy family from?

You can see how Malsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Malsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Malsy family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Malsy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Malsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsy 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Malsy. 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 58 military records available for the last name Malsy. For the veterans among your Malsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Malsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Malsy in 1972 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malsy 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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