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Melbery Family History

Melbery 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: Melberg, Melber, Medbery, Felber, Helberg, Helbert, Selberg, Milberg

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Where is the Melbery family from?

You can see how Melbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melbery family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Melbery families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Melbery's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Melbery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melbery 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Melbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melbery 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Melbery. 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 Melbery. For the veterans among your Melbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melbery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melbery 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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