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Malvahill Family History

Malvahill 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: Mulvihill, Mulvehill, Mcmahill, Halfhill, Mccahill, Tannahill

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Where is the Malvahill family from?

You can see how Malvahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvahill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Malvahill families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvahill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Malvahill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Malvahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvahill 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Malvahill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Malvahill. For the veterans among your Malvahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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