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Meluney Family History

Meluney 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: Delaney, Melendy, Deloney, Melone, Maloney, Mauney, Melley, Cluney

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Where is the Meluney family from?

You can see how Meluney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meluney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meluney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meluney families living in Maryland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Meluney's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meluney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meluney 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 107 census records available for the last name Meluney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meluney 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 Meluney. 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 32 military records available for the last name Meluney. For the veterans among your Meluney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meluney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meluney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meluney in 1965 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meluney 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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