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Melvald Family History

Melvald 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: Belval, Meland, Melland, Mellard, Ewald, Metcalf, Melle, Melia

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Where is the Melvald family from?

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

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

What Melvald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Melvald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvald 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Melvald. 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 4 military records available for the last name Melvald. For the veterans among your Melvald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvald lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Melvald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Melvald in 1976 was 57, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvald 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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