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Maltese Family History

Maltese Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational or ethnic name for someone from the island of Malta.

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


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Where is the Maltese family from?

You can see how Maltese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maltese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Maltese families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maltese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltese 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 Maltese ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maltese. 100% of Maltese men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Maltese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maltese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltese 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maltese. 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 947 military records available for the last name Maltese. For the veterans among your Maltese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltese lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maltese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maltese in 1954 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maltese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maltese 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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