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Maltan Family History

Maltan 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: Malta, Maltman, Malan, Martin, Kalman, Alton, Manton, Halton, Malin

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Where is the Maltan family from?

You can see how Maltan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Maltan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Maltan families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Maltan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maltan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltan 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 130 census records available for the last name Maltan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Maltan. 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 177 military records available for the last name Maltan. For the veterans among your Maltan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maltan 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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