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Melhiser Family History

Melhiser 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: Meiser, Emenhiser, Melis, Messer, Melchior, Meise, Peiser, Melander

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Where is the Melhiser family from?

You can see how Melhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melhiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Melhiser family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Melhiser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melhiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melhiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melhiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melhiser. 100% of Melhiser 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 94 census records available for the last name Melhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhiser 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Melhiser. 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 17 military records available for the last name Melhiser. For the veterans among your Melhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Melhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melhiser in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 1998.

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