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Melstone Family History

Melstone 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: Elston, Melson, Melton, Gelston, Melone, Mapstone, Redstone, Cestone

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Where is the Melstone family from?

You can see how Melstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melstone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melstone family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Melstone's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Melstone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melstone 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 27 census records available for the last name Melstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melstone 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Melstone. 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 1 military records available for the last name Melstone. For the veterans among your Melstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melstone lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Melstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Melstone in 1977 was 72, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melstone 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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