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Melkinson Family History

Melkinson 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: Jenkinson, Makinson, Megginson, Melanson, Mallinson, Wilkinson

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Where is the Melkinson family from?

You can see how Melkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkinson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melkinson families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Melkinson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Melkinson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Melkinson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkinson 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 28 census records available for the last name Melkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkinson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Melkinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Melkinson. For the veterans among your Melkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkinson lifespan?

Average Melkinson life expectancy in 2003 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkinson 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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