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Melwee Family History

Melwee 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: Mcelwee, Melle, Mewes, Mele, Meller, Melone, Melber, Mellem, Melcer

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Where is the Melwee family from?

You can see how Melwee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melwee family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Melwee family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Melwee's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Melwee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melwee 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 31 census records available for the last name Melwee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melwee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Melwee. 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 12 military records available for the last name Melwee. For the veterans among your Melwee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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