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Melekian Family History

Melekian 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: Melikian, Melin, Pelikan, Melia, Mclennan, Mclean, Melena, Meehan

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Where is the Melekian family from?

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What did your Melekian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melekian. 100% of Melekian men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Melekian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melekian 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Melekian. 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 26 military records available for the last name Melekian. For the veterans among your Melekian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melekian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Melekian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Melekian in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2000.

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