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Malison Family History

Malison 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: Maison, Malson, Madison, Matison, Mallison, Alison, Malin, Malon

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Where is the Malison family from?

You can see how Malison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Malison families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malison's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Malison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malison. 50% of Malison 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Paperhanger
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malison 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Malison. 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 145 military records available for the last name Malison. For the veterans among your Malison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malison lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Malison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Malison in 1959 was 40, and 76 in 2003.

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