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Melaver Family History

Melaver Surname 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: Beaver, Weaver, Melander, Laver, Meller, Meltzer, Seaver, Milavec, Metayer, Deaver

104	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
43	Census and Voter Lists
21	Member Trees

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Where is the Melaver family from?

You can see how Melaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melaver family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melaver's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Melaver families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Melaver family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 43 census records available for the last name Melaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaver census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Melaver. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Melaver. For the veterans among your Melaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melaver lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Melaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Melaver in 1973 was 20, and 58 in 1997.

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Melaver Surname Meaning

Where is the Melaver family from?

What Melaver family records will you find?

What is the average Melaver lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Melaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Melaver in 1973 was 20, and 58 in 1997.

Melaver Family History

Melaver Surname Meaning

189 record(s) for Melaver

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Where is the Melaver family from?

What Melaver family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Melaver lifespan?

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Melaver Surname Meaning

189 record(s) for Melaver

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Where is the Melaver family from?

What Melaver family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Melaver family history

What is the average Melaver lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Melaver family tree

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