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Maledon Family History

Maledon Surname 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: Maxedon, Malon, Baldon, Malson, Malagon, Macedo, Malbon, Caldon

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Where is the Maledon family from?

You can see how Maledon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maledon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maledon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Maledon families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maledon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Maledon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maledon 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 Maledon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maledon. 56% of Maledon 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Maledon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Maledon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maledon 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Maledon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Maledon. For the veterans among your Maledon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maledon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maledon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maledon in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maledon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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