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Melhauser Family History

Melhauser 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: Ohlhauser, Neuhauser, Muhlhauser, Elsasser, Melander, Melhus

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Where is the Melhauser family from?

You can see how Melhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melhauser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melhauser family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Melhauser's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Melhauser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melhauser 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 10 census records available for the last name Melhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhauser 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 Melhauser. 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 12 military records available for the last name Melhauser. For the veterans among your Melhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhauser lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Melhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Melhauser in 1985 was 82, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melhauser 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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