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Melvan Family History

Melvan 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: Melvin, Melman, Melin, Melia, Selman, Kelman, Galvan, Millan, Melgar

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Where is the Melvan family from?

You can see how Melvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melvan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Melvan families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvan's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Melvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melvan 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 399 census records available for the last name Melvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Melvan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Melvan. For the veterans among your Melvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Melvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Melvan in 1975 was 87, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvan 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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