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Malvik Family History

Malvik 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: Malik, Malvin, Malin, Marvin, Salvi, Malmin, Galvin, Malek, Malis

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Where is the Malvik family from?

You can see how Malvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malvik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Malvik families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvik's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Malvik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvik 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 Malvik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Malvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Malvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvik 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Malvik. 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 15 military records available for the last name Malvik. For the veterans among your Malvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Malvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Malvik in 1971 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malvik 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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