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Melrod Family History

Melrod 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: Elrod, Melroy, Herod, Mero, Melson, Melton, Melrose, Mello, Meloy

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Where is the Melrod family from?

You can see how Melrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melrod family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melrod families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melrod's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melrod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melrod 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 122 census records available for the last name Melrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melrod 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Melrod. 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 8 military records available for the last name Melrod. For the veterans among your Melrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melrod lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Melrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melrod in 1961 was 62, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melrod 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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