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Malanson Family History

Malanson 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: Melanson, Malonson, Manson, Malson, Malagon, Hakanson, Melancon

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Where is the Malanson family from?

You can see how Malanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malanson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Malanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Malanson families living in Alberta. This was about 29% of all the recorded Malanson's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Malanson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malanson. 77% of Malanson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    77%
  • Carpenter
    24%

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Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Malanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malanson 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Malanson. 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 139 military records available for the last name Malanson. For the veterans among your Malanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malanson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Malanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Malanson in 1965 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malanson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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