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Melnichuk Family History

Melnichuk Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: variant of Melnychuk derived from Melnik ‘miller’ or transliterated under Russian influence.

Americanized form of Polish Melniczuk a rare variant of Mielniczuk a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melnichuk family from?

You can see how Melnichuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnichuk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melnichuk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melnichuk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melnichuk families in 1920.
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What did your Melnichuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Melnichuk. 75% of Melnichuk men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Melnichuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnichuk 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Melnichuk. 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 87 military records available for the last name Melnichuk. For the veterans among your Melnichuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnichuk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Melnichuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Melnichuk in 1961 was 67, and 82 in 2000.

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