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Melchett Family History

Melchett 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: Melchert, Elchert, Melcher, Matchett, Mellett, Belcher, Melchior

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Where is the Melchett family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchett 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 Melchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melchett. 100% of Melchett women worked as an Independent.

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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

  • Independent
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Melchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchett 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Melchett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Melchett. For the veterans among your Melchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melchett

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