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Meldron Family History

Meldron 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: Melson, Melton, Eldon, Mellon, Waldron, Muldoon, Meldrum, Melero

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Where is the Meldron family from?

You can see how Meldron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldron family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meldron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Meldron family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meldron's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meldron families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Meldron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldron 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Meldron. 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 54 military records available for the last name Meldron. For the veterans among your Meldron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldron lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Meldron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meldron in 1979 was 51, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meldron 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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