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Malton Family History

Malton Surname Meaning

From Malton (NR Yorks), which is recorded as Maaltun about 1130 and Mealton in 119. The place-name derives from Old English mæðel ‘speech, assembly, council’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.

Variant of Malden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Malton family from?

You can see how Malton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 69 Malton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Malton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Malton families in 1891.
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What did your Malton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malton. 44% of Malton men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Malton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malton were Club Steward and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    44%
  • Joiner
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Club Steward
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 599 military records available for the last name Malton. For the veterans among your Malton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Malton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Malton in 1964 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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