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Melzo Family History

Melzo 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: Mello, Mezo, Melo, Melko, Metz, Melis, Melin, Mero, Bello, Melle

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Where is the Melzo family from?

You can see how Melzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melzo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melzo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Melzo families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Melzo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Melzo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melzo 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 70 census records available for the last name Melzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melzo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Melzo. 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 8 military records available for the last name Melzo. For the veterans among your Melzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melzo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Melzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Melzo in 1977 was 53, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melzo 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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