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Melvie Family History

Melvie 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, Helvie, Melis, Melin, Melle, Melia, Mellis, Melville, Mele

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Where is the Melvie family from?

You can see how Melvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melvie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Melvie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Melvie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melvie 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 175 census records available for the last name Melvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvie 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Melvie. 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 29 military records available for the last name Melvie. For the veterans among your Melvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Melvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melvie in 1978 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvie 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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