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Meldelson Family History

Meldelson 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: Mendelson, Edelson, Mendelsohn, Enderson, Melson, Mellon, Michelson

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Where is the Meldelson family from?

You can see how Meldelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meldelson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meldelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meldelson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Meldelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldelson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meldelson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meldelson. For the veterans among your Meldelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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