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Melbye Family History

Melbye Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Melby.

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


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Where is the Melbye family from?

You can see how Melbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melbye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Melbye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Melbye families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melbye's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Melbye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melbye 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 Melbye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melbye. 57% of Melbye men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Melbye women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melbye were Accountant and Helper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

What Melbye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Melbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melbye 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Melbye. 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 170 military records available for the last name Melbye. For the veterans among your Melbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melbye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melbye in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melbye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melbye 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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