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Maltsberger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Molzberger or Molsberger: habitational name for someone from a place called Molsberg in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


Similar surnames: Mansberger, Landsberger, Milberger, Haberberger, Hunsberger

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Where is the Maltsberger family from?

You can see how Maltsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltsberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maltsberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Maltsberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltsberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maltsberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltsberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maltsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maltsberger. 50% of Maltsberger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Maltsberger women worked as an Attendant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maltsberger were Painter and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Maltsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltsberger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Maltsberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 174 military records available for the last name Maltsberger. For the veterans among your Maltsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltsberger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Maltsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maltsberger in 1951 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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