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Malchow Family History

Malchow Surname Meaning

German (Mecklenburg Pomerania and Brandenburg): habitational name from any of several places called Malchow; the -ow suffix indicates Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Malchow family from?

You can see how Malchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malchow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malchow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Malchow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Malchow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Malchow families in 1911.
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What did your Malchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Malchow. 71% of Malchow men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Farmers Son
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Malchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malchow 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Malchow. 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 Malchow. For the veterans among your Malchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malchow lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Malchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Malchow in 1944 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malchow 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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