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Maller Family History

Maller Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Mahler. English (Gloucestershire): apparently a variant of Mellor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maller family from?

You can see how Maller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Maller families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Maller's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Maller families in 1891.
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What did your Maller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineering Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maller. 34% of Maller men worked as an Engineering Fitter and 72% of Maller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maller were Carpenter and Cook.

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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 1939

  • Engineering Fitter
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Cook
    6%

What Maller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Maller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maller 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Maller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maller. For the veterans among your Maller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maller in 1956 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maller 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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