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Maliden Family History

Maliden 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: Maiden, Malden, Malin, Marien, Marden, Makinen, Alden, Maline

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Where is the Maliden family from?

You can see how Maliden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maliden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maliden families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Maliden families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maliden's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Maliden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maliden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Maliden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maliden 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maliden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maliden. For the veterans among your Maliden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maliden lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Maliden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maliden in 1986 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maliden 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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