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Melczek Family History

Melczek 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: Meltzer, Mroczek, Melcer, Melcher, Melzer, Wilczek, Reczek, Melle

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Where is the Melczek family from?

You can see how Melczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melczek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melczek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Melczek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Melczek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melczek 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 20 census records available for the last name Melczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melczek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Melczek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Melczek. For the veterans among your Melczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melczek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Melczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melczek in 1963 was 63, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melczek 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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