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Malsay Family History

Malsay 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: Malay, Malsam, Massey, Balsam, Kallay, Maly, Halsey, Massa, Malak

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Where is the Malsay family from?

You can see how Malsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Malsay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Malsay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Malsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Malsay. 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 Malsay. For the veterans among your Malsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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