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Maltas Family History

Maltas Surname Meaning

see Malthouse.

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


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Where is the Maltas family from?

You can see how Maltas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maltas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Maltas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Maltas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maltas families in 1891.
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What did your Maltas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maltas. 100% of Maltas men worked as a Farmer and 88% of Maltas 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%
  • Domestic Duty
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maltas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltas 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Maltas. 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 209 military records available for the last name Maltas. For the veterans among your Maltas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maltas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maltas in 1962 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maltas 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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