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Mellegard Family History

Mellegard 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: Lillegard, Mellard, Legard, Melgar, Millard, Melgaard, Mallard

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Where is the Mellegard family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellegard 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 Mellegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mellegard. 100% of Mellegard men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Mellegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellegard 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mellegard. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mellegard. For the veterans among your Mellegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellegard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Mellegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mellegard in 1968 was 57, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellegard 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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