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Maledin Family History

Maledin 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: Saladin, Malin, Malmin, Malkin, Mauldin, Malouin, Ledin, Malden

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Where is the Maledin family from?

You can see how Maledin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maledin family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Maledin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Maledin family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maledin's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Maledin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Maledin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maledin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maledin. 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 military records available for the last name Maledin. For the veterans among your Maledin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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