Maltus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Maltus family

The surname Maltus was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 14th century when Thomas Malthouse held estates in that shire. William Malthouse succeeded in 1494.

Early History of the Maltus family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maltus research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1766 and 1834 are included under the topic Early Maltus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Maltus Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Maltus have been found, including Malthouse, Malthus, Malthious, Maltas, Maltus and others.

Early Notables of the Maltus family

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Maltus migration to Canada +

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Maltus, or a variant listed above:

Maltus Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Elizabeth Maltus, who was on record in Ontario in 1871

Historic Events for the Maltus family +

Halifax Explosion

Mr. George Michael Maltus (1877-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 1

Sources +

Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance