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Melzard Family History

Melzard 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: Mellard, Melgar, Millard, Melgaard, Mallard, Mollard, Bellard, Meland

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Where is the Melzard family from?

You can see how Melzard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melzard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melzard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Melzard families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Melzard's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Melzard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melzard 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 345 census records available for the last name Melzard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melzard 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Melzard. 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 96 military records available for the last name Melzard. For the veterans among your Melzard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melzard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melzard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Melzard in 1963 was 83, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melzard 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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