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Melhase Family History

Melhase 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: Melrose, Melhus, Mellas, Mease, Hase, Melis, Mehle, Elias, Malpass

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Where is the Melhase family from?

You can see how Melhase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melhase family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melhase families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Melhase families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Melhase's in USA. California had the highest population of Melhase families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melhase 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 57 census records available for the last name Melhase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhase 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Melhase. 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 9 military records available for the last name Melhase. For the veterans among your Melhase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhase lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Melhase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melhase in 1978 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melhase 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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