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Melkorn Family History

Melkorn 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: Melhorn, Melson, Melton, Mellon, Mellor, Welborn, Mehlhorn, Mewborn

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Where is the Melkorn family from?

You can see how Melkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melkorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Melkorn families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Melkorn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Melkorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkorn 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 35 census records available for the last name Melkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkorn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Melkorn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Melkorn. For the veterans among your Melkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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