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Melmer Family History

Melmer 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: Elmer, Helmer, Meller, Memmer, Melber, Melcer, Melder, Melzer, Celmer

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Where is the Melmer family from?

You can see how Melmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Melmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Melmer family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Melmer's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Melmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melmer 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 Melmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melmer. 38% of Melmer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Melmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Melmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melmer 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Melmer. 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 223 military records available for the last name Melmer. For the veterans among your Melmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melmer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Melmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Melmer in 1965 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melmer 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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