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Malterus Family History

Malterus 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: Malter, Salters, Matters, Masters, Altemus, Majerus, Mateus, Walters

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Where is the Malterus family from?

You can see how Malterus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malterus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malterus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Malterus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Malterus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malterus 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 19 census records available for the last name Malterus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malterus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Malterus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Malterus. For the veterans among your Malterus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malterus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Malterus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Malterus in 1980 was 69, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malterus 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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