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Menelik Family History

Menelik 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: Mcnelis, Mensik, Meneley, Malik, Melis, Melin, Mengel, Melia, Merlin

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Where is the Menelik family from?

You can see how Menelik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menelik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menelik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Menelik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menelik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Menelik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menelik 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Menelik. 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 2 military records available for the last name Menelik. For the veterans among your Menelik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menelik lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Menelik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Menelik in 1976 was 87, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menelik 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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