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Melhuse Family History

Melhuse 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: Melhus, Melrose, Mehus, Meuse, Melius, Milhouse, Welhouse, Melis

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Where is the Melhuse family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melhuse 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 Melhuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melhuse. 100% of Melhuse women worked as a Housewife.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Melhuse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Melhuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhuse 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 immigration records available for the last name Melhuse. 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 18 military records available for the last name Melhuse. For the veterans among your Melhuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhuse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Melhuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Melhuse in 1968 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melhuse 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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