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Maldonada Family History

Maldonada 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, Madonna, Madonia, Macdonald, Malon, Monda

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Where is the Maldonada family from?

You can see how Maldonada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maldonada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maldonada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Maldonada families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maldonada's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Maldonada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maldonada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maldonada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maldonada. 60% of Maldonada 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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Jornalers
    40%
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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Maldonada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maldonada 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Maldonada. 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 13 military records available for the last name Maldonada. For the veterans among your Maldonada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maldonada lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maldonada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maldonada in 1970 was 71, and 40 in 2004.

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