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Malvill Family History

Malvill 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: Melville, Magill, Madill, Havill, Cavill, Calvillo, Manwill, Manville

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Where is the Malvill family from?

You can see how Malvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Malvill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Malvill families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvill's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Malvill families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Malvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Malvill. 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 Malvill. For the veterans among your Malvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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