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Melvil Family History

Melvil 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, Melis, Melin, Melia, Mellis, Melville, Meli, Melnik, Selvig

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Where is the Melvil family from?

You can see how Melvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melvil families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Melvil family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvil's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Melvil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melvil 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 642 census records available for the last name Melvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvil 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Melvil. 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 62 military records available for the last name Melvil. For the veterans among your Melvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvil lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Melvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melvil in 1988 was 62, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvil 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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