Melcer Family History

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Melcer Name Meaning

Jewish (from Poland and Lithuania); also Polish and Czech: Slavic spelling of German Meltzer ‘maltster’. Catalan: variant of the occupational name Mercer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Meller, Melzer, Melber, Mencer, Meltzer, Kelner, Selcer, Smelcer

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Melcer Family Origin

Where is the Melcer family from?

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You can see how Melcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melcer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Melcer families were found in and the USA in 1880and the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Melcer families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Melcer's in the UK. London had the highest population of Melcer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Melcer Family Occupations

What did your Melcer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Body Interior Twn and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Melcer.

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Motor Body Interior Twn
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Melcer Historical Records

What Melcer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melcer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 425 immigration records available for the last name Melcer. 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 Card

There are 133 military records available for the last name Melcer. For the veterans among your Melcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Melcer Life Expectancy

What is the average Melcer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Melcer in 1963 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melcer 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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