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Mallinson Family History

Mallinson Name Meaning

English: metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Malin (a diminutive of Mall a common form of Maud) + -son.

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


Similar surnames: Mallison, Allinson, Jellison, Milleson, Marrison, Mollison, Allenson

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Where is the Mallinson family from?

You can see how Mallinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Mallinson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mallinson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mallinson families in 1840.
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What did your Mallinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mallinson. 17% of Mallinson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mallinson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mallinson were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Mallinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallinson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mallinson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mallinson. For the veterans among your Mallinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallinson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mallinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mallinson in 1945 was 19, and 79 in 2004.

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