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Melard Family History

Melard 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: Meland, Menard, Mellard, Melara, Beard, Seward, Legard, Melgar, Eland

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Where is the Melard family from?

You can see how Melard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Melard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Melard family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melard's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Melard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melard 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 187 census records available for the last name Melard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melard 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Melard. 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 Melard. For the veterans among your Melard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Melard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Melard in 1970 was 72, and 60 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melard 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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