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Melgard Family History

Melgard 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: Melgar, Melgaard, Mellard, Belgard, Legard, Millard, Mallard

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Where is the Melgard family from?

You can see how Melgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Melgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Melgard families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Melgard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melgard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melgard. 40% of Melgard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Melgard women worked as a Housewife.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Melgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgard 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Melgard. 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 174 military records available for the last name Melgard. For the veterans among your Melgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Melgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Melgard in 1955 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melgard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgard 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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