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Melani Family History

Melani 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: Milani, Meland, Celani, Meloni, Melin, Means, Melena, Milan, Eland

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Where is the Melani family from?

You can see how Melani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Melani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Melani families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Melani's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Melani families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melani. 17% of Melani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Melani women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Loader
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Melani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Melani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melani 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Melani. 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 150 military records available for the last name Melani. For the veterans among your Melani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melani in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melani 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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