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Melad Family History

Melad 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: Mead, Meland, Melis, Melin, Read, Mula, Vela, Melle, Melia, Smead

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Where is the Melad family from?

You can see how Melad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melad family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Melad's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Melad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melad 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 41 census records available for the last name Melad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melad 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Melad. 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 36 military records available for the last name Melad. For the veterans among your Melad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Melad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melad in 1966 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melad 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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