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Maltman Family History

Maltman Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: occupational name from Middle English malt-man ‘maltster malt-maker or malt-seller’. Compare Malter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maltman family from?

You can see how Maltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maltman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 18 Maltman families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Maltman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maltman families in 1891.
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What did your Maltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maltman. 50% of Maltman men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Maltman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maltman were Railway Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Maltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maltman. 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 597 military records available for the last name Maltman. For the veterans among your Maltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Maltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maltman in 1949 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maltman 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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