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Meltz Family History

Meltz Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from Melz in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Meltz family from?

You can see how Meltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meltz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Meltz families living in Alberta. This was about 63% of all the recorded Meltz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Meltz families in 1911.
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What did your Meltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meltz. 22% of Meltz men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Meltz women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meltz were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Meltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meltz 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Meltz. 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 375 military records available for the last name Meltz. For the veterans among your Meltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meltz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Meltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meltz in 1956 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meltz 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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