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Melem Family History

Melem 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, Mellem, Milem, Mule, Miles, Helm, Mole, Melis, Mehle, Melin

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Where is the Melem family from?

You can see how Melem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1841. The most Melem families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Melem family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melem's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Melem families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melem 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 61 census records available for the last name Melem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melem 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Melem. 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 14 military records available for the last name Melem. For the veterans among your Melem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melem lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melem 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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