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Maldewin Family History

Maldewin 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: Baldwin, Malden, Calderin, Maudlin, Malin, Lewin, Marden, Malmin

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Where is the Maldewin family from?

You can see how Maldewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maldewin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maldewin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Maldewin family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Maldewin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maldewin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maldewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maldewin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maldewin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Maldewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maldewin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maldewin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Maldewin. For the veterans among your Maldewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maldewin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Maldewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maldewin in 1982 was 44, and 89 in 2002.

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