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Melholland Family History

Melholland 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: Mulholland, Milholland, Millholland, Mulhollan, Holland, Mclelland

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Where is the Melholland family from?

You can see how Melholland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melholland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melholland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Melholland families living in Indiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Melholland's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Melholland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Melholland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melholland 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Melholland. 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 12 military records available for the last name Melholland. For the veterans among your Melholland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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