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Melcom Family History

Melcom 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: Malcom, Morcom, Welcome, Melson, Malcolm, Melton, Mello, Meloy

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Where is the Melcom family from?

You can see how Melcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melcom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melcom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Melcom family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Melcom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melcom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melcom 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 153 census records available for the last name Melcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melcom 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Melcom. 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 5 military records available for the last name Melcom. For the veterans among your Melcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melcom lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Melcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Melcom in 1987 was 89, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melcom 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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