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Melendres Family History

Melendres Surname Meaning

Catalan: altered form of Galician Melendrez. This surname is rare in Spain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melendres family from?

You can see how Melendres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melendres family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melendres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Melendres families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Melendres's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Melendres families in 1841.
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What did your Melendres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melendres. 64% of Melendres men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melendres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melendres 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Melendres. 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 107 military records available for the last name Melendres. For the veterans among your Melendres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melendres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Melendres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melendres in 1963 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melendres 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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