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Melhorn Name Meaning

German: variant of Mehlhorn .

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


Similar surnames: Mehlhorn, Milhorn, Melcher, Melcer, Goshorn, Mellert, Milhoan

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Where is the Melhorn family from?

You can see how Melhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Melhorn families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Melhorn's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Melhorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melhorn. 17% of Melhorn men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Melhorn women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melhorn were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Melhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhorn 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Melhorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Melhorn. For the veterans among your Melhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhorn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Melhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Melhorn in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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