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Maltran Family History

Maltran 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: Maltman, Maran, Malara, Malta, Satran, Matras, Beltran, Malan

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Where is the Maltran family from?

You can see how Maltran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltran family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Maltran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Maltran families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltran's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Maltran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltran 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 28 census records available for the last name Maltran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltran 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Maltran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maltran. For the veterans among your Maltran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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