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Melanovich Family History

Melanovich 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: Milanovich, Milkovich, Milovich, Mihalovich, Stepanovich, Stanovich

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Where is the Melanovich family from?

You can see how Melanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melanovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melanovich families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Melanovich's in USA. California had the highest population of Melanovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melanovich 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 44 census records available for the last name Melanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melanovich 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Melanovich. 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 18 military records available for the last name Melanovich. For the veterans among your Melanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melanovich lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Melanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melanovich in 1993 was 82, and 68 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melanovich 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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