This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meldman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meldman Family History

Meldman 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: Mellman, Heldman, Melman, Feldman, Veldman, Waldman, Selman, Herdman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meldman family from?

You can see how Meldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meldman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Meldman family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meldman's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Meldman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meldman. 100% of Meldman men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Meldman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Meldman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Meldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meldman

Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Meldman. 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.

View all Meldman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Meldman. For the veterans among your Meldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meldman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meldman family history

Discover More

What is the average Meldman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Meldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meldman in 1975 was 28, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meldman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meldman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meldman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial