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Malveau Family History

Malveau 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: Malveaux, Valleau, Manseau, Alvear, Marceau, Marvel, Mallet, Malter

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Where is the Malveau family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malveau. 81% of Malveau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malveau women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    81%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Malveau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Malveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malveau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Malveau. 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 75 military records available for the last name Malveau. For the veterans among your Malveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malveau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Malveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Malveau in 1974 was 85, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malveau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malveau 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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