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Melstrand Family History

Melstrand 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: Ahlstrand, Ekstrand, Seastrand, Strand, Molstad, Heistand, Elstad

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Where is the Melstrand family from?

You can see how Melstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melstrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melstrand family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Melstrand's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Melstrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melstrand 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 98 census records available for the last name Melstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melstrand 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Melstrand. 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 30 military records available for the last name Melstrand. For the veterans among your Melstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melstrand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Melstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Melstrand in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melstrand 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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