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Malvig Family History

Malvig 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: Malvin, Malik, Malin, Marvin, Salvi, Malmin, Galvin, Malis, Natvig

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Where is the Malvig family from?

You can see how Malvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Malvig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Malvig family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malvig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvig 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 Malvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teamster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malvig. 100% of Malvig men worked as a Teamster.

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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

  • Teamster
    100%

What Malvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Malvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvig 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Malvig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Malvig. For the veterans among your Malvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Malvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Malvig in 1973 was 87, and 85 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malvig 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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