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Melkon Family History

Melkon 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: Melson, Melton, Mellon, Melko, Elton, Melin, Elson, Felton, Malon

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Where is the Melkon family from?

You can see how Melkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melkon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Melkon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Melkon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkon 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 63 census records available for the last name Melkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkon 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Melkon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Melkon. For the veterans among your Melkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Melkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Melkon in 1966 was 77, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkon 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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