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Melmert Family History

Melmert 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: Mellert, Elmer, Helmer, Helbert, Melberg, Gellert, Meller, Memmer

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Where is the Melmert family from?

You can see how Melmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melmert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Melmert families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Melmert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melmert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melmert 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 40 census records available for the last name Melmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melmert 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Melmert. 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 11 military records available for the last name Melmert. For the veterans among your Melmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melmert lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Melmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Melmert in 1981 was 99, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melmert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melmert 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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