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Melter Family History

Melter 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: Malter, Meller, Meltzer, Mester, Felter, Belter, Elter, Meter, Kelter

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Where is the Melter family from?

You can see how Melter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Melter families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Melter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melter 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 Melter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melter. 100% of Melter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Melter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melter 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Melter. 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 408 military records available for the last name Melter. For the veterans among your Melter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melter lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Melter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melter in 1943 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melter 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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