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Maler Family History

Maler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Mahler. English and Scottish: variant of Mailer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maler family from?

You can see how Maler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Maler families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Maler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maler 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 Maler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glass Bottle Worker (stopper) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maler. 100% of Maler men worked as a Glass Bottle Worker (stopper) and 67% of Maler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Glass Bottle Worker (stopper)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Sewing Machinist
    12%
  • Ward Sister
    12%

What Maler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Maler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Maler. For the veterans among your Maler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maler in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maler 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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