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Melze Family History

Melze 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: Melle, Mele, Metze, Melde, Melzer, Menze, Mule, Mole, Metz, Melis

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Where is the Melze family from?

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

What did your Melze ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dentist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Melze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melze 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Melze. 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 Melze. For the veterans among your Melze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melze lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Melze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Melze in 1982 was 78, and 55 in 1998.

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