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Melban Family History

Melban Name 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: Melman, Melin, Melia, Selman, Kelman, Millan, Melgar, Melson, Elman

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Where is the Melban family from?

You can see how Melban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melban family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melban family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Melban's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melban families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melban. 100% of Melban men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Melban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melban 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Melban. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Melban. For the veterans among your Melban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melban lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Melban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Melban in 1966 was 82, and 61 in 2000.

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