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Melni Family History

Melni 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: Meli, Melnik, Melfi, Meloni, Meng, Mei, Melis, Melin, Melle, Melia

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Where is the Melni family from?

You can see how Melni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melni family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Melni families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Melni families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melni's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melni families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melni 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 48 census records available for the last name Melni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melni 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Melni. 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 27 military records available for the last name Melni. For the veterans among your Melni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melni lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Melni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melni in 1984 was 59, and 44 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melni 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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