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Meldy Family History

Meldy 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: Meloy, Melby, Melody, Melde, Weldy, Merry, Melis, Melin, Medley

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Where is the Meldy family from?

You can see how Meldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meldy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Meldy families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Meldy's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Meldy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Meldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldy 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Meldy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meldy. For the veterans among your Meldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Meldy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meldy in 1968 was 76, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meldy 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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