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Melmeth Family History

Melmeth 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: Helseth, Helmuth, Nemeth, Wilmeth, Mellett, Mallet, Elmer, Millet

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Where is the Melmeth family from?

You can see how Melmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melmeth family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Melmeth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Melmeth family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Melmeth's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Melmeth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Melmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melmeth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Melmeth. 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 Melmeth. For the veterans among your Melmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melmeth lifespan?

Average Melmeth life expectancy in 1984 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melmeth 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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