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Melkie Family History

Melkie 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: Milkie, Melis, Melin, Melle, Melia, Mellis, Mele, Elkin, Belkin

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Where is the Melkie family from?

You can see how Melkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Melkie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Melkie families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Melkie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Melkie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkie 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 225 census records available for the last name Melkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Melkie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Melkie. For the veterans among your Melkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkie lifespan?

Average Melkie life expectancy in 1969 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkie 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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