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Melaire Family History

Melaire 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: Belaire, Maire, Claire, Delaine, Delair, Lemaire, Decaire, Allaire

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Where is the Melaire family from?

You can see how Melaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaire family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Melaire family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melaire's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Melaire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melaire 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 14 census records available for the last name Melaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Melaire. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Melaire. For the veterans among your Melaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melaire lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melaire

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