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Malme Family History

Malme 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: Male, Palme, Malle, Alme, Malm, Mule, Gale, Hale, Marie, Palmer

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Where is the Malme family from?

You can see how Malme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Malme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Malme families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Malme's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Malme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malme. 32% of Malme men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malme 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Malme. 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 117 military records available for the last name Malme. For the veterans among your Malme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malme lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Malme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Malme in 1962 was 51, and 96 in 2004.

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