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Maltez Family History

Maltez Surname Meaning

Portuguese; Croatian (Maltež): habitational or ethnic name for someone from the island of Malta.

Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua): altered form of Spanish Maltés a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Maltez family from?

You can see how Maltez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maltez families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Maltez families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Maltez's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maltez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maltez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maltez. 100% of Maltez men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Maltez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltez 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Maltez. 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 13 military records available for the last name Maltez. For the veterans among your Maltez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltez lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Maltez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maltez in 1972 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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