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Maltham Family History

Maltham 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: Mathai, Markham, Feltham, Latham, Eastham, Malta, Martha, Maltman

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Where is the Maltham family from?

You can see how Maltham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Maltham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maltham families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Maltham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Maltham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Maltham. 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 15 military records available for the last name Maltham. For the veterans among your Maltham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maltham

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