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Malvesta Family History

Malvesta 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: Malatesta, Maletta, Mallet, Kalista, Manetta, Malerba, Kallestad

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Where is the Malvesta family from?

You can see how Malvesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvesta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malvesta family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvesta's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Malvesta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvesta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Malvesta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Malvesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvesta 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Malvesta. 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 16 military records available for the last name Malvesta. For the veterans among your Malvesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvesta lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Malvesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malvesta in 1988 was 86, and 93 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malvesta 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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