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Where is the Malthus family from?

You can see how Malthus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malthus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malthus families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Malthus family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malthus's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Malthus families in 1841.

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Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Malthus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malthus 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Malthus. 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 39 military records available for the last name Malthus. For the veterans among your Malthus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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