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Melbern Family History

Melbern 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: Melberg, Melber, Felber, Helberg, Helbert, Selberg, Milberg, Meller

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Where is the Melbern family from?

You can see how Melbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melbern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melbern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Melbern family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Melbern's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Melbern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melbern 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 121 census records available for the last name Melbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melbern 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Melbern. 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 19 military records available for the last name Melbern. For the veterans among your Melbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melbern lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Melbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Melbern in 1967 was 85, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melbern 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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