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Melhado Family History

Melhado Surname Meaning

Portuguese: adaptation of Spanish Mellado.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melhado family from?

You can see how Melhado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melhado family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Melhado families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Melhado families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Melhado's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melhado families in 1891.
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What did your Melhado ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melhado. 100% of Melhado women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melhado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhado 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Melhado. 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 291 military records available for the last name Melhado. For the veterans among your Melhado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhado lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Melhado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melhado in 1944 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melhado 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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