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Melseth Family History

Melseth 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: Helseth, Nesseth, Halseth, Mauseth, Gulseth, Mellett, Messer, Mallet

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Where is the Melseth family from?

You can see how Melseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melseth family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Melseth's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Melseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melseth 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 Melseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melseth. 50% of Melseth 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%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Melseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Melseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melseth 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Melseth. 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 17 military records available for the last name Melseth. For the veterans among your Melseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Melseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Melseth in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melseth 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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