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Melnicke Family History

Melnicke 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: Melnick, Zelnick, Melnik, Mencke, Reinicke, Mednick, Melick, Heinicke

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Where is the Melnicke family from?

You can see how Melnicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnicke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melnicke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Melnicke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melnicke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melnicke 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 38 census records available for the last name Melnicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnicke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Melnicke. 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 15 military records available for the last name Melnicke. For the veterans among your Melnicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnicke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Melnicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melnicke in 1964 was 70, and 96 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melnicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melnicke 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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