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Melzian Family History

Melzian 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: Melin, Melia, Milian, Mellman, Melvin, Melman, Mellin, Melikian

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Where is the Melzian family from?

You can see how Melzian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melzian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melzian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Melzian families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Melzian's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Melzian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Melzian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melzian 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Melzian. 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 22 military records available for the last name Melzian. For the veterans among your Melzian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melzian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Melzian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melzian in 1977 was 85, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melzian 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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