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Maldour Family History

Maldour 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: Balfour, Mansour, Badour, Aldous, Baddour, Kaldor, Malouf, Palmour

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Where is the Maldour family from?

You can see how Maldour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maldour family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Maldour families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maldour's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maldour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maldour 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 11 census records available for the last name Maldour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maldour 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maldour. 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 Maldour. For the veterans among your Maldour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maldour

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