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Melear Family History

Melear Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Melear family from?

You can see how Melear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Melear families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Melear's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Melear families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Melear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melear. 28% of Melear men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Melear women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melear were Farm Laborer and Winder.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • House
    34%
  • Winder
    34%

What Melear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melear 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Melear. 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 481 military records available for the last name Melear. For the veterans among your Melear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melear lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Melear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Melear in 1965 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melear 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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