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Melzner Family History

Melzner 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: Metzner, Melzer, Feldner, Melander, Kelner, Messner, Kellner, Meller

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Where is the Melzner family from?

You can see how Melzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Melzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Melzner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melzner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melzner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melzner 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 224 census records available for the last name Melzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melzner 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Melzner. 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 339 military records available for the last name Melzner. For the veterans among your Melzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melzner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Melzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Melzner in 1963 was 90, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melzner 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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