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Melindez Family History

Melindez 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: Melendez, Menendez, Melander, Mclinden, Mendez, Meline, Galindez

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Where is the Melindez family from?

You can see how Melindez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melindez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Melindez families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Melindez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Melindez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melindez 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 Melindez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Domestica were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melindez. 32% of Melindez men worked as a Labrador and 34% of Melindez women worked as a Domestica. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melindez were Chauffeur and Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    32%
  • Jornalero
    24%
  • Agricultor
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestica
    34%
  • Costurera In Hogar
    34%
  • Costurera
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Melindez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melindez 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Melindez. 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 82 military records available for the last name Melindez. For the veterans among your Melindez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melindez lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Melindez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Melindez in 1986 was 78, and 96 in 1994.

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