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Melden Family History

Melden 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: Elden, Selden, Melder, Welden, Melde, Malden, Belden, Menden, Molden

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Where is the Melden family from?

You can see how Melden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Melden family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melden's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melden 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 Melden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melden. 34% of Melden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Melden women worked as a Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Melden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melden 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Melden. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Melden. For the veterans among your Melden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Melden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melden in 1967 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melden 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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