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Melvon Family History

Melvon 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: Melson, Melton, Mellon, Melvin, Elton, Melin, Elson, Felton, Malon

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Where is the Melvon family from?

You can see how Melvon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melvon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Melvon families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Melvon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melvon 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 121 census records available for the last name Melvon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Melvon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Melvon. For the veterans among your Melvon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvon 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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