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Melchiors Family History

Melchiors 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, Melchiori, Melchiorre, Melchor, Melcher, Melchi, Melching

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Where is the Melchiors family from?

You can see how Melchiors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchiors family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melchiors family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melchiors's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Melchiors families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Melchiors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchiors 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Melchiors. 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 56 military records available for the last name Melchiors. For the veterans among your Melchiors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchiors lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Melchiors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Melchiors in 1967 was 86, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melchiors 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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