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Melsher Family History

Melsher 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: Melcher, Felsher, Messer, Belcher, Meister, Messner, Meisler, Meller

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Where is the Melsher family from?

You can see how Melsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Melsher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Melsher family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melsher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melsher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Melsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsher 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Melsher. 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 Melsher. For the veterans among your Melsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Melsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Melsher in 1972 was 72, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsher 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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