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Malco Family History

Malco 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: Mallo, Malo, Manco, Falco, Marco, Malko, Malcom, Balch, March, Mao

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Where is the Malco family from?

You can see how Malco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Malco families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malco's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Malco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malco 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 Malco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malco. 50% of Malco men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Malco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malco 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Malco. 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 70 military records available for the last name Malco. For the veterans among your Malco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malco lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Malco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malco in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

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