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Maltais Name Meaning

Altered form of French Malteste: from Old French mal(e) teste ‘headstrong’ a cognate of Italian Malatesta .

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


Similar surnames: Matis, Calais, Mathis, Malpass, Mattis, Malta, Mastin, Malin, Callais

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Where is the Maltais family from?

You can see how Maltais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maltais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 370 Maltais families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Maltais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maltais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maltais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maltais. 55% of Maltais men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Maltais women worked as a Manager. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    55%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Maltais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltais 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Maltais. 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 427 military records available for the last name Maltais. For the veterans among your Maltais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maltais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maltais in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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