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Melte Family History

Melte 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: Melle, Mente, Mele, Mette, Melde, Welte, Meltz, Velte, Mule, Mole

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Where is the Melte family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melte 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 Melte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melte. 100% of Melte 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Melte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melte 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Melte. 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 20 military records available for the last name Melte. For the veterans among your Melte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melte lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Melte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melte in 1971 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melte 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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