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Melinder Family History

Melinder 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: Melander, Linder, Helander, Selinger, Molander, Welander, Elander

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Where is the Melinder family from?

You can see how Melinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melinder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melinder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Melinder family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melinder's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Melinder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melinder 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 253 census records available for the last name Melinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melinder 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Melinder. 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 34 military records available for the last name Melinder. For the veterans among your Melinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melinder lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Melinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melinder in 1954 was 43, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melinder 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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