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Meltzner Family History

Meltzner 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: Metzner, Meltzer, Mentzer, Metzger, Metzler, Matzner, Seltzer

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Where is the Meltzner family from?

You can see how Meltzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meltzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meltzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Meltzner families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Meltzner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Meltzner families in 1911.
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What did your Meltzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meltzner. 50% of Meltzner men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Meltzner women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Meltzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Meltzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meltzner 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Meltzner. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meltzner. For the veterans among your Meltzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meltzner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Meltzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meltzner in 1969 was 68, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meltzner 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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