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Melworth Family History

Melworth 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: Hepworth, Walworth, Dilworth, Keyworth, Pebworth, Dulworth, Alworth

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Where is the Melworth family from?

You can see how Melworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melworth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Melworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Melworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Melworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melworth 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 36 census records available for the last name Melworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melworth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Melworth. 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 1 military records available for the last name Melworth. For the veterans among your Melworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melworth lifespan?

Average Melworth life expectancy in 1997 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melworth 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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