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Melgun Family History

Melgun 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: Melin, Melgar, Melson, Melton, Melhus, Mellon, Melvin, Megan, Mergen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melgun 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 20 census records available for the last name Melgun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgun 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Melgun. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Melgun. For the veterans among your Melgun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgun lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Melgun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melgun in 1981 was 86, and 43 in 1996.

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