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Melwood Family History

Melwood 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: Elwood, Henwood, Heywood, Magwood, Redwood, Millwood, Erwood, Kerwood

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Where is the Melwood family from?

You can see how Melwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melwood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Melwood family living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melwood's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Melwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melwood 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 283 census records available for the last name Melwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melwood 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Melwood. 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 11 military records available for the last name Melwood. For the veterans among your Melwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melwood lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Melwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Melwood in 1968 was 78, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melwood 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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