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Malteson Family History

Malteson 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: Matteson, Margeson, Malson, Mattison, Milleson, Martenson, Matson

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Where is the Malteson family from?

You can see how Malteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malteson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malteson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Malteson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Malteson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Malteson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Malteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malteson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Malteson. 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 Malteson. For the veterans among your Malteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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