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Melcher Family History

Melcher Surname Meaning

German: variant of Melchior. This surname is also found in Czechia and in Britain.

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


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Where is the Melcher family from?

You can see how Melcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Melcher families living in Glamorgan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Melcher's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Melcher families in 1891.
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What did your Melcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melcher. 100% of Melcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Melcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melcher 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Melcher. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Melcher. For the veterans among your Melcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melcher lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Melcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Melcher in 1944 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melcher 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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