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Melchinger Family History

Melchinger 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: Mellinger, Eichinger, Melching, Messinger, Melchior, Buchinger

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Where is the Melchinger family from?

You can see how Melchinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melchinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Melchinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Melchinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Melchinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchinger 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 88 census records available for the last name Melchinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchinger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Melchinger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Melchinger. For the veterans among your Melchinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Melchinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Melchinger in 1964 was 80, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melchinger 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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