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Maltais Family History

Maltais Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Malteste: from Old French mal(e) teste ‘headstrong’ a cognate of Italian Malatesta.

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


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Where is the Maltais family from?

You can see how Maltais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maltais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Maltais families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maltais's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maltais families in 1891.
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What did your Maltais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maltais. 53% of Maltais men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maltais women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Sawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Maltais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Maltais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltais 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Maltais. 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 427 military records available for the last name Maltais. For the veterans among your Maltais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maltais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maltais in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maltais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maltais 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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