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Melder Family History

Melder Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German mëldære ‘town crier carrier of news’ also applied as a nickname for a gossip or a traitor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melder family from?

You can see how Melder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Melder families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Melder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melder families in 1891.
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What did your Melder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Melder. 100% of Melder men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Melder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Melder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melder 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Melder. 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 992 military records available for the last name Melder. For the veterans among your Melder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melder lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Melder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melder in 1943 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melder 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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