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Meleken Family History

Meleken 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: Meeker, Deeken, Kelemen, Meseke, Belken, Menken, Mellen, Leven

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Where is the Meleken family from?

You can see how Meleken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meleken family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Meleken's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Meleken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meleken 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 18 census records available for the last name Meleken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleken 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meleken. 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 16 military records available for the last name Meleken. For the veterans among your Meleken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Meleken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meleken in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meleken 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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