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Maltar Family History

Maltar 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: Malter, Malta, Mattar, Malnar, Matar, Master, Magyar, Alter, Halter

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Where is the Maltar family from?

You can see how Maltar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maltar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Maltar families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Maltar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maltar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltar 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 Maltar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sew was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maltar. 50% of Maltar women worked as a Sew.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sew
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Maltar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Maltar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltar 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Maltar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maltar. For the veterans among your Maltar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Maltar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maltar in 1971 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maltar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maltar 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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