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Melander Family History

Melander Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of Mel- an unexplained element of Swedish placenames + the suffix -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’. Alternatively perhaps of the same origin as German: humanistic name from a translation of Schwarzmann ‘black man’ into a Greek compound derived from melas ‘black’ + the suffix -ander derived from anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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

Similar surnames: Welander, Molander, Elander, Selander, Helander, Bolander, Thelander

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Where is the Melander family from?

You can see how Melander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Melander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Melander families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Melander's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Melander families in 1911.

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What did your Melander ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
26%
Laborer
17%
Carpenter
8%
Machinist
7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer
20%
Housekeeper
10%
Teacher
10%
Waitress
10%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Melander. 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 768 military records available for the last name Melander. For the veterans among your Melander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Melander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melander 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Melander. 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 768 military records available for the last name Melander. For the veterans among your Melander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melander lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Melander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melander in 1952 was 23, and 82 in 2004.

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