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Melei Family History

Melei 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: Mele, Meli, Melfi, Mule, Miles, Mole, Mei, Melis, Mehle, Melin

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Where is the Melei family from?

You can see how Melei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melei family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melei's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Melei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melei 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 117 census records available for the last name Melei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melei 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Melei. 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 34 military records available for the last name Melei. For the veterans among your Melei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melei lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Melei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Melei in 1967 was 84, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melei 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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