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Melching Family History

Melching Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name from Melchingen in Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melching family from?

You can see how Melching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melching family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Melching families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Melching family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melching's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Melching families in 1891.
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What did your Melching ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melching. 23% of Melching men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Melching women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melching were Iron Worker and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Iron Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melching 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Melching. 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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Draft Cards

There are 459 military records available for the last name Melching. For the veterans among your Melching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melching lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Melching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melching in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melching ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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