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Melkersman Family History

Melkersman 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: Mersman, Hellerman, Elgersma, Heckerman, Ellerman, Helderman

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Where is the Melkersman family from?

You can see how Melkersman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkersman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melkersman family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melkersman's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Melkersman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkersman 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 50 census records available for the last name Melkersman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkersman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Melkersman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Melkersman. For the veterans among your Melkersman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkersman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1989, in the United States, Melkersman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Melkersman in 1952 was 30, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkersman 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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