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Maller Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Mahler . English (Gloucestershire): apparently a variant of Mellor .

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


Similar surnames: Miller, Malter, Meller, Waller, Mahler, Galler, Kaller, Moller

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Where is the Maller family from?

You can see how Maller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Maller families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Maller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maller families in 1911.
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What did your Maller ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maller. 34% of Maller men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maller women worked as a Commis. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Moulder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Maller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maller 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Maller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maller. For the veterans among your Maller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maller in 1956 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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