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Malder Family History

Malder 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: Mander, Malter, Calder, Alder, Halder, Mader, Walder, Molder, Mulder

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Where is the Malder family from?

You can see how Malder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Malder family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Malder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Malder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malder. 35% of Malder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malder women worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Malder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malder 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Malder. 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 88 military records available for the last name Malder. For the veterans among your Malder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malder lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Malder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Malder in 1988 was 85, and 89 in 1992.

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