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Melancey Family History

Melancey 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: Delancey, Delaney, Melander, Lancey, Melancon, Meaney, Delacey

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Where is the Melancey family from?

You can see how Melancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melancey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melancey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Melancey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Melancey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melancey 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 4 census records available for the last name Melancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melancey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Melancey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Melancey. For the veterans among your Melancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melancey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Melancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melancey in 1973 was 67, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melancey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melancey 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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