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Maltow Family History

Maltow 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: Mallow, Maltos, Alton, Manton, Callow, Halton, Malter, Dalton, Ballow

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Where is the Maltow family from?

You can see how Maltow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Maltow families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltow's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Maltow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltow 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 14 census records available for the last name Maltow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltow 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 immigration records available for the last name Maltow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maltow. For the veterans among your Maltow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltow lifespan?

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