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Melsted Family History

Melsted 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: Meister, Molstad, Mester, Elstad, Meester, Elster, Milstead, Melamed

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Where is the Melsted family from?

You can see how Melsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsted family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Melsted families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melsted's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Melsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Melsted. 100% of Melsted men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Melsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Melsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsted 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Melsted. 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 63 military records available for the last name Melsted. For the veterans among your Melsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsted lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Melsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melsted in 1954 was 49, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsted 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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