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Malsch Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places the largest being near Karlsruhe which get their names from malsk ‘muddy boggy’.

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


Similar surnames: Masch, Marsch, Misch, Asch, Musch, Raisch, Marsh, Milich, Mesch

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Where is the Malsch family from?

You can see how Malsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Malsch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Malsch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Malsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malsch. 25% of Malsch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Malsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malsch were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsch 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Malsch. 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 604 military records available for the last name Malsch. For the veterans among your Malsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malsch in 1957 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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