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Meltes Family History

Meltes 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: Feltes, Mertes, Miles, Melis, Malter, Melle, Mente, Mewes, Mellis

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Where is the Meltes family from?

You can see how Meltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meltes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Meltes families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Meltes families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Meltes's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Meltes families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meltes 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 Meltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meltes. 100% of Meltes men worked as a Cook.

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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 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Meltes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Meltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meltes 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 Meltes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meltes. For the veterans among your Meltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meltes lifespan?

Average Meltes life expectancy in 1973 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meltes 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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