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Melancon Family History

Melancon Surname Meaning

Altered form (Melançon) of Breton Mélanson (see Melanson). Compare Lancon.

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


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Where is the Melancon family from?

You can see how Melancon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melancon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melancon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Melancon families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Melancon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melancon families in 1891.
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What did your Melancon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melancon. 31% of Melancon men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Melancon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melancon were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Melancon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Melancon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melancon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Melancon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Melancon. For the veterans among your Melancon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melancon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Melancon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Melancon in 1950 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melancon 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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