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Melvet Family History

Melvet 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: Mallet, Millet, Melle, Mollet, Medved, Mele, Meller, Melvin, Meuret

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Melvet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvet 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 Melvet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Melvet. For the veterans among your Melvet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvet lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Melvet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Melvet in 1985 was 92, and 101 in 1999.

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