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Melsone Family History

Melsone 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: Melson, Melone, Mellone, Elson, Nelson, Melton, Mcelhone, Melrose

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Where is the Melsone family from?

You can see how Melsone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Melsone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Melsone family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Melsone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melsone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Melsone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsone 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Melsone. 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 Melsone. For the veterans among your Melsone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsone lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Melsone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Melsone in 1969 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsone 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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