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Melhem Family History

Melhem Surname Meaning

Arabic (Levant): from the personal name Melhem a variant of Milhim of unknown (non-Arabic) origin and meaning.

Bearers of this surname are both Christians and Muslims.

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


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You can see how Melhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melhem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melhem family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melhem's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Melhem families in 1920.
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There are 173 census records available for the last name Melhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melhem 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Melhem. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Melhem. For the veterans among your Melhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melhem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Melhem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Melhem in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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