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Maldenado Family History

Maldenado Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maldonado, Baldonado, Caliendo, Malena, Malden, Calderaro, Marden

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Where is the Maldenado family from?

You can see how Maldenado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maldenado family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maldenado families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maldenado families living in New Mexico. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maldenado's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Maldenado families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maldenado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maldenado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domstico were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maldenado. 86% of Maldenado men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maldenado women worked as a Domstico. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    86%
  • Farm Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domstico
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maldenado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maldenado 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Maldenado. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Maldenado. For the veterans among your Maldenado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maldenado lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Maldenado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maldenado in 1998 was 51, and 91 in 2000.

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