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Melchor Family History

Melchor Surname Meaning

Spanish: from a variant of the personal name Melchior.

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


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Where is the Melchor family from?

You can see how Melchor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Melchor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Melchor families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Melchor's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Melchor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchor 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 did your Melchor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melchor. 35% of Melchor men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Melchor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melchor were Carpenter 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

What Melchor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Melchor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchor 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Melchor. 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 729 military records available for the last name Melchor. For the veterans among your Melchor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchor lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Melchor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Melchor in 1954 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melchor 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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