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Melair Family History

Melair Surname 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: Delair, Belair, Melis, Melin, Melia, Mair, Melgar, Mcnair, Mellis

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Where is the Melair family from?

You can see how Melair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melair family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Melair families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Melair families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melair's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Melair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melair 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Melair. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Melair. For the veterans among your Melair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melair lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Melair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melair in 1968 was 68, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melair ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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