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Maltba Family History

Maltba 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: Maltby, Malta, Malter, Malerba, Alba, Malina, Mata, Marta, Malara

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Where is the Maltba family from?

You can see how Maltba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltba family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maltba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maltba family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltba's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Maltba families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltba 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 Maltba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maltba. 100% of Maltba men worked as an Upholster.

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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

  • Upholster
    100%

What Maltba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Maltba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltba 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Maltba. 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 204 military records available for the last name Maltba. For the veterans among your Maltba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maltba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maltba in 1963 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maltba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maltba 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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