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Melchers Family History

Melchers 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: Melcher, Melchert, Belcher, Elchert, Mencher, Melcer, Mescher

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Where is the Melchers family from?

You can see how Melchers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melchers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Melchers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Melchers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melchers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melchers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mineral Borer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Melchers. 100% of Melchers men worked as a Mineral Borer and 100% of Melchers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Mineral Borer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Melchers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melchers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Melchers. 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 481 military records available for the last name Melchers. For the veterans among your Melchers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Melchers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Melchers in 1956 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melchers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melchers 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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