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Meltcher Family History

Meltcher 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: Melcher, Letcher, Belcher, Meltzer, Meloche, Ketcher, Mencher, Melcer

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Where is the Meltcher family from?

You can see how Meltcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meltcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meltcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meltcher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meltcher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meltcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meltcher 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 97 census records available for the last name Meltcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meltcher 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meltcher. 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 16 military records available for the last name Meltcher. For the veterans among your Meltcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meltcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meltcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meltcher in 1964 was 77, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meltcher 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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