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Maletz Family History

Maletz Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian and Croatian Malec.

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


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Where is the Maletz family from?

You can see how Maletz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maletz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maletz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maletz family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maletz's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Maletz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maletz 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 Maletz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maletz. 45% of Maletz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maletz women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Maletz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Maletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maletz 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Maletz. 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 467 military records available for the last name Maletz. For the veterans among your Maletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maletz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maletz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maletz in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maletz 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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