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Maldon Family History

Maldon Surname Meaning

see Malden.

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


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Where is the Maldon family from?

You can see how Maldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maldon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Maldon families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maldon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maldon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maldon. 72% of Maldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maldon 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Maldon. 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 233 military records available for the last name Maldon. For the veterans among your Maldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maldon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Maldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maldon in 1951 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maldon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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