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Melkerson Family History

Melkerson 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: Fulkerson, Helgerson, Elberson, Meyerson, Eckerson, Gilkerson

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Where is the Melkerson family from?

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

What did your Melkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melkerson. 50% of Melkerson 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%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Melkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkerson 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Melkerson. 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 71 military records available for the last name Melkerson. For the veterans among your Melkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkerson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Melkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melkerson in 1967 was 86, and 86 in 2002.

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