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Malcon Family History

Malcon Name 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: Falcon, Malon, Macon, Marcon, Malson, Alcon, Malbon, Mallon, Malcom

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Where is the Malcon family from?

You can see how Malcon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malcon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Malcon family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malcon's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Malcon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malcon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malcon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Textile Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malcon. 45% of Malcon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malcon women worked as a Textile Worker. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Textile Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malcon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcon 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Malcon. 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 76 military records available for the last name Malcon. For the veterans among your Malcon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Malcon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malcon in 1967 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

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