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Melsby Family History

Melsby 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: Melby, Mosby, Melson, Kelsey, Meloy, Selby, Maltby, Welby, Milby

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Where is the Melsby family from?

You can see how Melsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Melsby families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Melsby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Melsby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melsby 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 Melsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melsby. 50% of Melsby 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Melsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Melsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Melsby. 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 19 military records available for the last name Melsby. For the veterans among your Melsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Melsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Melsby in 1962 was 69, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsby 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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