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Melvard Family History

Melvard 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: Mellard, Melgar, Millard, Melgaard, Mallard, Mollard, Bellard, Meland

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Where is the Melvard family from?

You can see how Melvard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melvard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Melvard family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melvard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Melvard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvard 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Melvard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Melvard. For the veterans among your Melvard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Melvard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melvard in 1964 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvard 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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