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Melsch Family History

Melsch 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: Welsch, Mensch, Metsch, Mesch, Malsch, Mersch, Kelsch, Meisch, Milich

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Where is the Melsch family from?

You can see how Melsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Melsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Melsch family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melsch's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Melsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melsch 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 92 census records available for the last name Melsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Melsch. 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 77 military records available for the last name Melsch. For the veterans among your Melsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsch lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Melsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Melsch in 1986 was 76, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsch 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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