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Maldoon Family History

Maldoon 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: Muldoon, Maloon, Malon, Waldron, Baldon, Malson, Malagon, Madron

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Where is the Maldoon family from?

You can see how Maldoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maldoon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maldoon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maldoon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maldoon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maldoon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maldoon 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 Maldoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maldoon. 100% of Maldoon 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Maldoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maldoon 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Maldoon. 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 77 military records available for the last name Maldoon. For the veterans among your Maldoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maldoon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1982, in the United States, Maldoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maldoon in 1958 was 57, and 91 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maldoon 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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