This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Melahn family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Melahn Family History

Melahn Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of the Slavic personal name Milan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Melahn family from?

You can see how Melahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melahn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Melahn families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Melahn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Melahn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Melahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melahn. 34% of Melahn men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Melahn | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Owner Barber
    17%
  • Chauffeur
    17%

What Melahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Melahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melahn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Melahn

Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Melahn. 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.

View all Melahn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 286 military records available for the last name Melahn. For the veterans among your Melahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Melahn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Melahn family history

Discover More

What is the average Melahn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Melahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melahn in 1959 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melahn 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Melahn family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial