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Melians Family History

Melians 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: Melis, Melin, Elias, Melia, Means, Milian, Meling, Mellas, Meland

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Where is the Melians family from?

You can see how Melians families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melians family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melians family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melians's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melians families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melians 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 22 census records available for the last name Melians. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melians 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Melians. 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 8 military records available for the last name Melians. For the veterans among your Melians ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melians lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Melians life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Melians in 1984 was 48, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melians 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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