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Melkers Family History

Melkers 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: Oelkers, Melberg, Meller, Meyers, Kelker, Elpers, Felker, Elfers

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Where is the Melkers family from?

You can see how Melkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melkers families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melkers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melkers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkers 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 38 census records available for the last name Melkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkers 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Melkers. 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 8 military records available for the last name Melkers. For the veterans among your Melkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Melkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Melkers in 1974 was 43, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkers 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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