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Melkin Family History

Melkin 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, Elkin, Belkin, Malkin, Melvin, Meskin, Nelkin, Mellin, Meakin

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Where is the Melkin family from?

You can see how Melkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Melkin families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Melkin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Melkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melkin. 60% of Melkin 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
    60%
  • Spoon Fork Wiker Passer
    40%

What Melkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Melkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkin 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Melkin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Melkin. For the veterans among your Melkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Melkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melkin in 1978 was 59, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkin 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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