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Malkenson Family History

Malkenson 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: Martenson, Haakenson, Makinson, Allenson, Wilkenson, Mallinson

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Where is the Malkenson family from?

You can see how Malkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malkenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malkenson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Malkenson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Malkenson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malkenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malkenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malkenson. 100% of Malkenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Malkenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Malkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malkenson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Malkenson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Malkenson. For the veterans among your Malkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malkenson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Malkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Malkenson in 1974 was 80, and 95 in 2002.

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