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Meldner Family History

Meldner 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: Feldner, Melder, Mildner, Helder, Metzner, Medler, Melander, Gelder

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Where is the Meldner family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meldner. 100% of Meldner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Meldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Meldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldner 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Meldner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meldner. For the veterans among your Meldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Meldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meldner in 1972 was 81, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meldner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meldner 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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