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Melgary Family History

Melgary 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, Elgart, Mallary, Felgar, Mcleary, Mellard, Belgard

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Where is the Melgary family from?

You can see how Melgary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Melgary families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Melgary families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Melgary's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Melgary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melgary 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 16 census records available for the last name Melgary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgary 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Melgary. 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 Melgary. For the veterans among your Melgary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Melgary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Melgary in 1962 was 100, and 53 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgary 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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