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Melicharek Family History

Melicharek 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: Melichar, Michalek, Mielcarek, Michael, Meloche, Linhares, Mihalek

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Where is the Melicharek family from?

You can see how Melicharek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melicharek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Melicharek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Melicharek families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melicharek's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Melicharek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melicharek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melicharek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Office Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melicharek. 34% of Melicharek men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Melicharek women worked as an Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Cleaner
    100%

What Melicharek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Melicharek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melicharek 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Melicharek. 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 66 military records available for the last name Melicharek. For the veterans among your Melicharek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melicharek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melicharek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Melicharek in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melicharek 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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