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Melvey Family History

Melvey 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: Mulvey, Selvey, Melley, Helvey, Medley, Melle, Calvey, Medved, Kelsey

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Where is the Melvey family from?

You can see how Melvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Melvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Melvey family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Melvey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Melvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvey 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Melvey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Melvey. For the veterans among your Melvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Melvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Melvey in 1967 was 67, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvey 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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