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Maldonard Family History

Maldonard 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: Maldonado, Macdonald, Leonard, Mallard, Baldonado, Mcdonald, Maynard

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Where is the Maldonard family from?

You can see how Maldonard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maldonard family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Maldonard family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maldonard's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maldonard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maldonard 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 4 census records available for the last name Maldonard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maldonard 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 Maldonard. 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 Maldonard. For the veterans among your Maldonard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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