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Melsheimer Family History

Melsheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Melsheim in Alsace (Bas-Rhin).

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


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Where is the Melsheimer family from?

You can see how Melsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Melsheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Melsheimer families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Melsheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melsheimer families in 1891.
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What did your Melsheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melsheimer. 50% of Melsheimer women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Melsheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsheimer 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Melsheimer. 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 546 military records available for the last name Melsheimer. For the veterans among your Melsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsheimer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Melsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Melsheimer in 1943 was 23, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsheimer 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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