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Malvey Family History

Malvey 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: Calvey, Maley, Mulvey, Falvey, Alvey, Malley, Harvey, Halley, Manley

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Where is the Malvey family from?

You can see how Malvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malvey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Malvey family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Malvey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvey 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 Malvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malvey. 24% of Malvey men worked as a Clerk and 22% of Malvey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malvey were Bus Driver and Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Bus Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvey 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Malvey. 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 231 military records available for the last name Malvey. For the veterans among your Malvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Malvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Malvey in 1961 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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