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Melbrook Family History

Melbrook 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: Holbrook, Benbrook, Seabrook, Halbrook, Brook, Melrose, Westbrook

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Where is the Melbrook family from?

You can see how Melbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melbrook family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Melbrook family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Melbrook's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Melbrook families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melbrook 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 115 census records available for the last name Melbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melbrook 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Melbrook. 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 10 military records available for the last name Melbrook. For the veterans among your Melbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melbrook lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Melbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Melbrook in 1967 was 85, and 78 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melbrook 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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