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Melwid Family History

Melwid 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: Medwid, Melis, Melin, Melia, Mellis, Melvin, Meli, Melnik, Helwig

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Where is the Melwid family from?

You can see how Melwid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melwid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melwid family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Melwid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melwid families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Melwid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melwid 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 Melwid. 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 Melwid. For the veterans among your Melwid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melwid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Melwid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Melwid in 1966 was 78, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melwid 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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