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Melhaff Family History

Melhaff 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: Mehlhaff, Mehlhoff, Mehaffy, Metcalf, Melia, Melgar, Neuhoff, Elliff

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Where is the Melhaff family from?

You can see how Melhaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melhaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melhaff family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Melhaff's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Melhaff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melhaff 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 Melhaff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Melhaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Melhaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhaff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Melhaff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Melhaff. For the veterans among your Melhaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhaff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Melhaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Melhaff in 1972 was 54, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melhaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melhaff 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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