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Melkus Family History

Melkus 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: Malkus, Melhus, Melius, Melis, Mellis, Mikus, Minkus, Milks, Mells

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Where is the Melkus family from?

You can see how Melkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Melkus families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melkus's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Melkus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkus 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 Melkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melkus. 50% of Melkus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Melkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Melkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkus 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Melkus. 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 231 military records available for the last name Melkus. For the veterans among your Melkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Melkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Melkus in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkus 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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