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Melichar Family History

Melichar Surname Meaning

Czech; Slovak (also Melichár): from a vernacular form of the Biblical personal name Melchior.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melichar family from?

You can see how Melichar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melichar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melichar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Melichar families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melichar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Melichar families in 1841.
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What did your Melichar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melichar. 27% of Melichar men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Melichar women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melichar were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Melichar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melichar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melichar 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Melichar. 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 703 military records available for the last name Melichar. For the veterans among your Melichar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melichar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Melichar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melichar in 1951 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melichar 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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