This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meldaus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meldaus Family History

Meldaus 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: Melhus, Meldahl, Mellas, Gelhaus, Meldrum, Feldhaus, Madaus, Melius

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meldaus family from?

You can see how Meldaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meldaus family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meldaus's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Meldaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Meldaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Meldaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldaus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meldaus

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Meldaus. 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.

View all Meldaus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Meldaus. For the veterans among your Meldaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meldaus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meldaus family history

Discover More

What is the average Meldaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Meldaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Meldaus in 1962 was 87, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meldaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meldaus 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meldaus family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial