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Maleton Family History

Maleton 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: Alton, Manton, Alston, Halton, Dalton, Malon, Marton, Milton

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Where is the Maleton family from?

You can see how Maleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maleton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maleton families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maleton's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Maleton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maleton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Maleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maleton 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Maleton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maleton. For the veterans among your Maleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maleton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Maleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Maleton in 1968 was 87, and 82 in 1994.

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