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Melabe Family History

Melabe 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: Melle, Mele, Delage, Elbe, Mabe, Delane, Melone, Melber, Melby

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Where is the Melabe family from?

You can see how Melabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melabe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melabe family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melabe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Melabe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Melabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melabe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Melabe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Melabe. For the veterans among your Melabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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