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Malcomson Name Meaning

Scottish: patronymic from Malcolm .

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


Similar surnames: Jackson, Acheson, Mccammon, Corson, Malcom, Malcomb, Matheson

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Where is the Malcomson family from?

You can see how Malcomson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcomson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malcomson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Malcomson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malcomson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Malcomson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malcomson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malcomson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malcomson. 33% of Malcomson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Malcomson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malcomson were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malcomson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 640 military records available for the last name Malcomson. For the veterans among your Malcomson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcomson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malcomson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Malcomson in 1957 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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