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Malster Family History

Malster Surname Meaning

from Middle English maltester ‘maltster malt-maker or malt-seller’ (in origin a feminine form of malter though as a surname used only of men).

Compare Malter and Maltman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Malster family from?

You can see how Malster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Malster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Malster families living in Suffolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Malster's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Malster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malster 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 Malster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malster. 25% of Malster men worked as a Cowman and 88% of Malster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malster were Horseman On Farm and Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Cowman
    25%
  • Shepherd
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Horseman On Farm
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Worker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Malster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malster 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Malster. 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 161 military records available for the last name Malster. For the veterans among your Malster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Malster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Malster in 1968 was 94, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malster 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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