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Melva Family History

Melva 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: Melia, Selva, Melka, Mella, Delva, Melis, Melin, Mula, Mehta, Vela

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Where is the Melva family from?

You can see how Melva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melva family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Melva families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Melva families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Melva's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Melva families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melva 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 166 census records available for the last name Melva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melva 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Melva. 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 6 military records available for the last name Melva. For the veterans among your Melva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melva lifespan?

Average Melva life expectancy in 1978 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melva 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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