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Meleka Family History

Meleka 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: Melena, Melka, Melia, Belka, Malek, Zelenka, Mele, Melita, Molek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meleka 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 19 census records available for the last name Meleka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meleka. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meleka. For the veterans among your Meleka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleka lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Meleka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meleka in 1981 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

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