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Malwitz Family History

Malwitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Malwitz near Sprottau Silesia now Poland.

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


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Where is the Malwitz family from?

You can see how Malwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Malwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Malwitz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malwitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Malwitz families in 1880.
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What did your Malwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malwitz. 27% of Malwitz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Malwitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malwitz were Mechanic and Telephone Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Typist
    29%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%

What Malwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Malwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malwitz 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Malwitz. 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 258 military records available for the last name Malwitz. For the veterans among your Malwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malwitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Malwitz in 1962 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malwitz 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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