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Malsam Family History

Malsam Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Malson . Compare Malsom .

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


Similar surnames: Kallam, Malnar, Malson, Milham, Massad, Massar, Maxham, Salaam

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Where is the Malsam family from?

You can see how Malsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malsam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Malsam families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Malsam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Malsam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malsam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malsam. 38% of Malsam men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Ccc
    25%
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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Malsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malsam 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Malsam. 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 91 military records available for the last name Malsam. For the veterans among your Malsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malsam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malsam in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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