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Malterre Family History

Malterre 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, Santerre, Maltese, Master, Alter, Mayberry, Halter, Lapierre

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Where is the Malterre family from?

You can see how Malterre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malterre family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Malterre families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Malterre family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Malterre's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Malterre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malterre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Malterre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malterre 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Malterre. 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 7 military records available for the last name Malterre. For the veterans among your Malterre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malterre lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Malterre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Malterre in 1975 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malterre 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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