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Melgares Family History

Melgares 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, Meares, Belmares, Melgarejo, Mares, Melgaard, Mesaros

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Where is the Melgares family from?

You can see how Melgares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgares family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Melgares family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melgares's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Melgares families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melgares 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 Melgares ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Melgares family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Melgares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgares 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Melgares. 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 19 military records available for the last name Melgares. For the veterans among your Melgares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgares lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Melgares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Melgares in 1964 was 63, and 20 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgares 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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