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Maltese Name Meaning

Italian: habitational or ethnic name for someone from the island of Malta.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Marrese, Vallese, Malter, Martire, Palese, Sales, Zales, Marte, Ales

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Where is the Maltese family from?

You can see how Maltese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maltese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maltese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Maltese families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maltese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maltese families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maltese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maltese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maltese. 18% of Maltese men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Maltese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maltese were Presser and Dress Maker. .

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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
    18%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Presser
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Dress Maker
    9%
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What Maltese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maltese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maltese 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maltese. 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 947 military records available for the last name Maltese. For the veterans among your Maltese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maltese lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maltese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maltese in 1954 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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