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Meleck Family History

Meleck 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: Melick, Meseck, Fleck, Melena, Malek, Mele, Reeck, Pelech, Lebeck

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Where is the Meleck family from?

You can see how Meleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meleck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Meleck families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meleck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meleck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meleck 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 320 census records available for the last name Meleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleck 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Meleck. 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 40 military records available for the last name Meleck. For the veterans among your Meleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Meleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meleck in 1971 was 56, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meleck 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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