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Melnes Family History

Melnes 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: Milnes, Miles, Melis, Melle, Means, Mewes, Mones, Mynes, Mellis

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Where is the Melnes family from?

You can see how Melnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Melnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Melnes family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melnes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melnes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Melnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Melnes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Melnes. For the veterans among your Melnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnes lifespan?

Average Melnes life expectancy in 1974 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melnes 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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