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Malte Family History

Malte 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, Matte, Marte, Mate, Malta, Male, Malle, Maltz, Maute, Mule

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Where is the Malte family from?

You can see how Malte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Malte families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Malte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Malte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malte 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 Malte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Institutrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Malte. 75% of Malte women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Institutrice
    75%
  • Domestique
    25%

What Malte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Malte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malte 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Malte. 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 66 military records available for the last name Malte. For the veterans among your Malte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malte lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Malte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Malte in 1958 was 33, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malte 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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