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Melgord Family History

Melgord 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: Milford, Melgar, Telford, Welford, Elford, Melgaard, Mellor, Medford

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Where is the Melgord family from?

You can see how Melgord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgord family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melgord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Melgord families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Melgord's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Melgord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melgord 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 82 census records available for the last name Melgord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgord 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Melgord. 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 13 military records available for the last name Melgord. For the veterans among your Melgord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgord lifespan?

Average Melgord life expectancy in 1984 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgord 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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