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Malason Family History

Malason 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: Malson, Malagon, Malon, Melson, Maison, Mason, Marson, Manson

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Where is the Malason family from?

You can see how Malason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Malason families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Malason's in USA. New York had the highest population of Malason families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Malason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malason 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Malason. 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 19 military records available for the last name Malason. For the veterans among your Malason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malason lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Malason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Malason in 1976 was 55, and 65 in 1985.

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