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Malzahn Family History

Malzahn Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from Molzahn near Ratzeburg or Moltzahn in Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Malzahn family from?

You can see how Malzahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malzahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malzahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Malzahn families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Malzahn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malzahn families in 1891.
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What did your Malzahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malzahn. 25% of Malzahn men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Malzahn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malzahn were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malzahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malzahn 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Malzahn. 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 573 military records available for the last name Malzahn. For the veterans among your Malzahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malzahn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malzahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Malzahn in 1957 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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