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Malstaff Family History

Malstaff 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: Wagstaff, Mustafa, Langstaff, Balstad, Molstad, Staff, Malta, Falstad

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Where is the Malstaff family from?

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

What did your Malstaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malstaff. 100% of Malstaff men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Malstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malstaff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Malstaff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Malstaff. For the veterans among your Malstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malstaff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Malstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Malstaff in 1966 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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