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Melaragno Family History

Melaragno Name Meaning

Italian: probably from a variant of the word melarancia ‘orange’ also ‘lie’.

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


Similar surnames: Melara, Falzarano, Dell'anno, Vettraino, Carfagno, Marano, Martino

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Where is the Melaragno family from?

You can see how Melaragno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaragno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Melaragno families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Melaragno's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Melaragno families in 1920.
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What did your Melaragno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melaragno. 75% of Melaragno men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Melaragno 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Melaragno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaragno 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Melaragno. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Melaragno. For the veterans among your Melaragno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melaragno lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Melaragno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melaragno in 1956 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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