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Melgin Family History

Melgin 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: Melin, Melvin, Mellin, Elgin, Melugin, Melis, Malin, Melia, Merlin

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Where is the Melgin family from?

You can see how Melgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Melgin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Melgin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Melgin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melgin 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 61 census records available for the last name Melgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Melgin. 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 48 military records available for the last name Melgin. For the veterans among your Melgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Melgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Melgin in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgin 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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