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Meleky Family History

Meleky 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: Medley, Melendy, Melena, Malek, Meloy, Mele, Yeley, Molek, Zelek

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Where is the Meleky family from?

You can see how Meleky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meleky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meleky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Meleky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meleky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Meleky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Meleky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Meleky. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meleky. For the veterans among your Meleky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meleky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meleky in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meleky 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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