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Malvar Family History

Malvar 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: Malnar, Magyar, Malter, Galvan, Melgar, Zalar, Mallard, Malak, Madar

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Where is the Malvar family from?

You can see how Malvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malvar family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malvar's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Malvar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvar 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 Malvar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malvar. 100% of Malvar men worked as a Miner and 100% of Malvar women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Malvar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Malvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvar 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Malvar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Malvar. For the veterans among your Malvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Malvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Malvar in 1958 was 52, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malvar 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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