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Melcum Family History

Melcum 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: Mecum, Mellum, Melhus, Mellem, Melcer, Meldrum, Melchi, Belgum

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Where is the Melcum family from?

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

What did your Melcum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Melcum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melcum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Melcum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Melcum. For the veterans among your Melcum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melcum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Melcum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melcum in 1967 was 89, and 83 in 2002.

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