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Malcomb Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Malcolm .

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


Similar surnames: Malcom, Macomb, Macom, Bascomb, Balcomb, Halcomb, Luscomb, Slocomb

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Where is the Malcomb family from?

You can see how Malcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malcomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Malcomb families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Malcomb's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Malcomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malcomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malcomb. 34% of Malcomb men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Malcomb women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malcomb were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Malcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcomb 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Malcomb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Malcomb. For the veterans among your Malcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcomb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Malcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Malcomb in 1959 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

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