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Maletta Family History

Maletta Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria): from a personal name possibly from Malo 1 or from its French pet form Malet

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


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Where is the Maletta family from?

You can see how Maletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maletta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Maletta families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Maletta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Maletta families in 1911.
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What did your Maletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maletta. 100% of Maletta 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maletta 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Maletta. 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 185 military records available for the last name Maletta. For the veterans among your Maletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maletta lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Maletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maletta in 1940 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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