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Melatt Family History

Melatt 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: Melott, Gelatt, Blatt, Mowatt, Platt, Myatt, Melito, Melita, Matt

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Where is the Melatt family from?

You can see how Melatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melatt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Melatt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Melatt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Melatt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Melatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melatt 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 143 census records available for the last name Melatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melatt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Melatt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Melatt. For the veterans among your Melatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melatt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Melatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Melatt in 1978 was 69, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melatt 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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