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Melind Family History

Melind 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, Meling, Meland, Melino, Meline, Melis, Malin, Melia, Lind

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Where is the Melind family from?

You can see how Melind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melind family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Melind families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Melind family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melind 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 93 census records available for the last name Melind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melind 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Melind. 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 4 military records available for the last name Melind. For the veterans among your Melind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melind lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Melind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Melind in 1967 was 51, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melind 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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