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Malaspina Family History

Malaspina Surname Meaning

Italian: from mala (feminine of malo) ‘bad evil’ + spina ‘thorn’ applied as a nickname and personal name.

Habitational name from any of various places called Malaspina.

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


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Where is the Malaspina family from?

You can see how Malaspina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malaspina family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Malaspina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Malaspina families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Malaspina's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Malaspina families in 1880.
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What did your Malaspina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malaspina. 37% of Malaspina men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Malaspina women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malaspina were Bartender and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Bartender
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Malaspina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malaspina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malaspina 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Malaspina. 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 340 military records available for the last name Malaspina. For the veterans among your Malaspina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malaspina lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malaspina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Malaspina in 1957 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malaspina 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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