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Melheim Family History

Melheim 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: Manheim, Nesheim, Solheim, Mellem, Mechem, Melis, Melin, Melle, Melia

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Where is the Melheim family from?

You can see how Melheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Melheim families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Melheim's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Melheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melheim. 50% of Melheim men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Melheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melheim 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Melheim. 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 40 military records available for the last name Melheim. For the veterans among your Melheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Melheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Melheim in 1964 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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