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Malyon Family History

Malyon Surname Meaning

The variant of Marion shows the evolution of the name over time. The change in pronunciation from r—n to l—n was sporadic in Middle English.

During this period, names often underwent various transformations due to social and linguistic influences.

As a result, it is likely that the modern surname derives from a single Essex source.

This highlights the regional significance of the name and reflects the historical context in which it developed.

Understanding these nuances provides insight into the lineage and heritage associated with such surnames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Malyon family from?

You can see how Malyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Malyon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Malyon families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Malyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malyon families in 1891.
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What did your Malyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malyon. 17% of Malyon men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Malyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malyon were Postman (retired) and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Farmworker
    6%
  • Postman (retired)
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Malyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malyon 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Malyon. 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 621 military records available for the last name Malyon. For the veterans among your Malyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malyon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Malyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Malyon in 1968 was 70, and 88 in 2001.

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