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Melkowski Family History

Melkowski 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: Milkowski, Malkowski, Falkowski, Markowski, Lepkowski, Wilkowski

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Where is the Melkowski family from?

You can see how Melkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Melkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkowski 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 95 census records available for the last name Melkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkowski 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Melkowski. 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 40 military records available for the last name Melkowski. For the veterans among your Melkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Melkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melkowski in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkowski 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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