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Melve Family History

Melve 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: Melle, Mele, Melde, Medve, Mule, Mole, Neve, Melis, Mehle, Melin

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Where is the Melve family from?

You can see how Melve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melve family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melve families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Melve families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melve's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Melve families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melve 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 314 census records available for the last name Melve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melve 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Melve. 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 30 military records available for the last name Melve. For the veterans among your Melve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melve lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Melve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Melve in 1965 was 67, and 27 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melve 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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