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Melsack Family History

Melsack 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: Bellack, Lebsack, Messick, Melick, Mesick, Meseck, Melnick, Mellick

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Where is the Melsack family from?

You can see how Melsack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melsack families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Melsack's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Melsack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melsack 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 105 census records available for the last name Melsack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsack 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Melsack. 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 5 military records available for the last name Melsack. For the veterans among your Melsack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Melsack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Melsack in 1969 was 58, and 83 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsack 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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