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Melgara Family History

Melgara 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: Melgar, Melara, Vergara, Melgaard, Malara, Elgart, Melgoza, Delara

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Where is the Melgara family from?

You can see how Melgara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melgara family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Melgara's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Melgara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melgara 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 52 census records available for the last name Melgara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgara 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Melgara. 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 2 military records available for the last name Melgara. For the veterans among your Melgara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgara lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Melgara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melgara in 1974 was 89, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgara 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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