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Melnis Family History

Melnis 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: Melis, Mellis, Melnik, Dennis, Melin, Meis, Melia, Manis, Means

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Where is the Melnis family from?

You can see how Melnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melnis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Melnis families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Melnis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Melnis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Melnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnis 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 Melnis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Melnis. For the veterans among your Melnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Melnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Melnis in 1979 was 86, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melnis 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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