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Melchiar Family History

Melchiar 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: Melchior, Melcher, Melchi, Melchor, Melching, Melichar, Melchiori

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Where is the Melchiar family from?

You can see how Melchiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchiar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melchiar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Melchiar families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Melchiar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Melchiar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchiar 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 20 census records available for the last name Melchiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchiar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Melchiar. 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 13 military records available for the last name Melchiar. For the veterans among your Melchiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchiar lifespan?

Average Melchiar life expectancy in 1962 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melchiar 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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