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Malzen Family History

Malzen 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: Matzen, Mallen, Malden, Malen, Marzen, Allen, Mullen, Maze, Mallet

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Where is the Malzen family from?

You can see how Malzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Malzen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Malzen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Malzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malzen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Malzen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Malzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malzen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Malzen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Malzen. For the veterans among your Malzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malzen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Malzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Malzen in 1974 was 90, and 98 in 1993.

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