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Melchin Family History

Melchin 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: Melchi, Melching, Melin, Melchior, Minchin, Melvin, Machin, Mceachin

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Where is the Melchin family from?

You can see how Melchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melchin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Melchin families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Melchin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchin 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 Melchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melchin. 36% of Melchin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Melchin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melchin were Machine Operator and Candy Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%
  • Candy Helper
    34%

What Melchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Melchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchin 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Melchin. 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 85 military records available for the last name Melchin. For the veterans among your Melchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Melchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melchin in 1954 was 56, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melchin 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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