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Melchen Family History

Melchen 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: Melcher, Merchen, Belcher, Eichen, Meloche, Eschen, Mencher, Melcer

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Where is the Melchen family from?

You can see how Melchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Melchen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melchen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Melchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchen 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 129 census records available for the last name Melchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Melchen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Melchen. For the veterans among your Melchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Melchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Melchen in 1984 was 90, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melchen 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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