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Melker Family History

Melker 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: Meller, Kelker, Felker, Melber, Melcer, Merker, Melder, Meeker

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Where is the Melker family from?

You can see how Melker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Melker families living in Leicestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Melker's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Melker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melker 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 Melker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melker. 50% of Melker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Melker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Melker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melker 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Melker. 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 353 military records available for the last name Melker. For the veterans among your Melker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Melker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Melker in 1953 was 54, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melker 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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