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Melada Family History

Melada 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: Melara, Melia, Lada, Merida, Melena, Mead, Malara, Melita, Tejada

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Where is the Melada family from?

You can see how Melada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Melada family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Melada's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Melada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melada 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 66 census records available for the last name Melada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melada 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Melada. 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 41 military records available for the last name Melada. For the veterans among your Melada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melada lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Melada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Melada in 1965 was 88, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melada 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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