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Melnitsky Family History

Melnitsky 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: Levitsky, Belinsky, Melnik, Rudnitsky, Malinsky, Krenitsky, Selinsky

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Where is the Melnitsky family from?

You can see how Melnitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melnitsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melnitsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melnitsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melnitsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melnitsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melnitsky. 100% of Melnitsky men worked as a Peddler.

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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 1940

  • Peddler
    100%

What Melnitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Melnitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnitsky 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Melnitsky. 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 106 military records available for the last name Melnitsky. For the veterans among your Melnitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnitsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Melnitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Melnitsky in 1971 was 81, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melnitsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melnitsky 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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