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Melfort Family History

Melfort 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: Milford, Telford, Welford, Elford, Mellor, Medford, Befort, Belford

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Where is the Melfort family from?

You can see how Melfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melfort family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Melfort family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Melfort's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melfort families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melfort 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 155 census records available for the last name Melfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melfort 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Melfort. 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 19 military records available for the last name Melfort. For the veterans among your Melfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melfort lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Melfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Melfort in 1987 was 35, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melfort 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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