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Melvor Family History

Melvor 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: Mellor, Melgar, Melson, Melton, Mello, Meloy, Mellon, Meller, Melvin

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Melvor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvor 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Melvor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Melvor. For the veterans among your Melvor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Melvor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Melvor in 1969 was 88, and 84 in 1999.

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