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Maltenfort Family History

Maltenfort 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: Altendorf, Malenfant, Malter, Davenport, Montfort, Altenburg

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Where is the Maltenfort family from?

You can see how Maltenfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltenfort family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maltenfort family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltenfort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maltenfort families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltenfort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maltenfort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maltenfort. 100% of Maltenfort men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Maltenfort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Maltenfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltenfort 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Maltenfort. 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 24 military records available for the last name Maltenfort. For the veterans among your Maltenfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltenfort lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Maltenfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maltenfort in 1963 was 59, and 46 in 2002.

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