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Malphrus Name Meaning

Variant of Malpass .

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


Similar surnames: Malphurs, Molpus, Mathus, Matheus, Alpers, Majerus, Maphis, Melhus

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Where is the Malphrus family from?

You can see how Malphrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malphrus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Malphrus families living in South Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Malphrus's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Malphrus families in 1920.
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What did your Malphrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malphrus. 49% of Malphrus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malphrus women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Malphrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Malphrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malphrus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Malphrus. 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 348 military records available for the last name Malphrus. For the veterans among your Malphrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malphrus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malphrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Malphrus in 1962 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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