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Melchors Family History

Melchors 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: Melchor, Melchior, Melcher, Melchiori, Melchert, Melhorn, Belcher

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Where is the Melchors family from?

You can see how Melchors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchors family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Melchors families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Melchors's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melchors families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Melchors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchors 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 immigration records available for the last name Melchors. 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 2 military records available for the last name Melchors. For the veterans among your Melchors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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