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Malett Family History

Malett 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: Malette, Marlett, Malott, Marett, Maletta, Mallett, Mallet, Manetta

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Where is the Malett family from?

You can see how Malett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Malett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Malett family living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Malett's in USA. Maryland and 4 other states had the highest population of Malett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malett. 39% of Malett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Malett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malett were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Malett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malett 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Malett. 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 143 military records available for the last name Malett. For the veterans among your Malett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Malett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malett in 1957 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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