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Melkovitz Family History

Melkovitz 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: Markovitz, Moskovitz, Berkovitz, Milkovich, Berkowitz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Melkovitz family from?

You can see how Melkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melkovitz families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melkovitz's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Melkovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Melkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkovitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Melkovitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Melkovitz. For the veterans among your Melkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkovitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Melkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Melkovitz in 1967 was 92, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkovitz 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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