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Melanger Family History

Melanger 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: Melander, Belanger, Manger, Helander, Menger, Langer, Selinger

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Where is the Melanger family from?

You can see how Melanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Melanger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Melanger families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Melanger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Melanger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Melanger. 100% of Melanger men worked as a Journalier.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Melanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Melanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melanger 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 Melanger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Melanger. For the veterans among your Melanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melanger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1972, in the United States, Melanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Melanger in 1959 was 54, and 68 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melanger 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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