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Malbone Family History

Malbone 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: Malone, Nalbone, Malzone, Malbon, Malon, Carbone, Maline, Smaldone

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Where is the Malbone family from?

You can see how Malbone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malbone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malbone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Malbone families living in Connecticut. This was about 42% of all the recorded Malbone's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Malbone families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malbone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malbone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malbone. 100% of Malbone men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Malbone women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • House Wife
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malbone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malbone 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Malbone. 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 338 military records available for the last name Malbone. For the veterans among your Malbone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malbone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Malbone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Malbone in 1963 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

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