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Meltzoff Family History

Meltzoff 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: Melton, Medoff, Meltzer, Westhoff, Mehlhoff, Malakoff, Heithoff

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Meltzoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meltzoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meltzoff. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Meltzoff. For the veterans among your Meltzoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meltzoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Meltzoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Meltzoff in 1975 was 94, and 69 in 1990.

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