Alfred Malpas was born on 2 May 1861 at Gornal Wood, Sedgley, STS, ENG. He was the son of
William Malpas and
Elizabeth Williams. Alfred Malpas married
Matilda Gillard, daughter of
Abraham Gillard and
Hannah (Anna) Turner, on 24 Dec 1882 at Altofts, YKS, ENG.
As of 1861, Alfred Malpas lived at Gornal Wood, Sedgley, STS, ENG. He appeared on the census of 1871 at 14 Hop Yard Lane, Sedgley, STS, ENG; aged 9.

He was a scholar in 1871. He was a coal miner in 1883. As of 1883, Alfred Malpas lived at 23 Temple Place, Altofts, YKS, ENG. He was a coal miner in 1888. As of 1888, Alfred Malpas lived at 3 Temple Place, Altofts, YKS, ENG. He was a coal miner in 1891. He appeared on the census of 1891 at 3 Temple Place, Church Road, Altofts, YKS, ENG; aged 28.

He was a coal miner hewer in 1901. He appeared on the census of 1901 at 3 Temple Place, Altofts, YKS, ENG; aged 38.