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Meldau Family History

Meldau 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: Melia, Melgar, Meldahl, Melka, Mellas, Meldrum, Melder, Mella, Meda

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Where is the Meldau family from?

You can see how Meldau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meldau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meldau families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Meldau's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Meldau families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Meldau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldau 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Meldau. 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 144 military records available for the last name Meldau. For the veterans among your Meldau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meldau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meldau in 1963 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meldau 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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