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Melmes Family History

Melmes 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: Melms, Helmes, Elmes, Miles, Melis, Elmer, Hermes, Helmer, Melle

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Where is the Melmes family from?

You can see how Melmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melmes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Melmes families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Melmes families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melmes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melmes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melmes 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 67 census records available for the last name Melmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melmes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Melmes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Melmes. For the veterans among your Melmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melmes lifespan?

Average Melmes life expectancy in 1979 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melmes 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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