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Melchert Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Melchior .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Melcher, Elchert, Melchor, Deichert, Melcer, Mellert, Teichert

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Where is the Melchert family from?

You can see how Melchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melchert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Melchert family living in Cumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Melchert's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Melchert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melchert. 42% of Melchert men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Melchert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melchert were Farming and Maid. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Minister
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Melchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchert 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Melchert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Melchert. For the veterans among your Melchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Melchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Melchert in 1943 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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