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Meltsner Family History

Meltsner 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: Metzner, Meissner, Messner, Meltzer, Elsner, Zeltner, Keltner

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Where is the Meltsner family from?

You can see how Meltsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meltsner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meltsner families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Meltsner's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Meltsner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meltsner 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 Meltsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meltsner. 75% of Meltsner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Manager
    25%

What Meltsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Meltsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meltsner 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Meltsner. 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 76 military records available for the last name Meltsner. For the veterans among your Meltsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meltsner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Meltsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meltsner in 1951 was 53, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meltsner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meltsner 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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