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Maultrie Family History

Maultrie 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: Moultrie, Maltbie, Marie, Maugeri, Mauri, Mauldin, Mauthe, Mathie

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Where is the Maultrie family from?

You can see how Maultrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maultrie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maultrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Maultrie families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Maultrie's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Maultrie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maultrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maultrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maultrie. 49% of Maultrie men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Maultrie women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maultrie were Section Hand and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Section Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Maultrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Maultrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maultrie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maultrie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maultrie. For the veterans among your Maultrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maultrie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Maultrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maultrie in 1972 was 58, and 37 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maultrie 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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