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Melyan Family History

Melyan 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: Melman, Melin, Melia, Selman, Kelman, Millan, Melgar, Melson, Elman

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Where is the Melyan family from?

You can see how Melyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melyan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melyan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Melyan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Melyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melyan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Melyan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Melyan. For the veterans among your Melyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melyan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Melyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Melyan in 1975 was 40, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melyan 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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