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Melefski Family History

Melefski 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: Meleski, Maleski, Malewski, Milewski, Zelenski, Moleski, Mileski

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Where is the Melefski family from?

You can see how Melefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melefski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Melefski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Melefski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Melefski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melefski 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 80 census records available for the last name Melefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melefski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Melefski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Melefski. For the veterans among your Melefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melefski lifespan?

Average Melefski life expectancy in 1967 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melefski 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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