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Melady Family History

Melady Surname Meaning

see Melody.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Melady family from?

You can see how Melady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Melady families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Melady's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melady families in 1891.
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What did your Melady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melady. 100% of Melady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melady 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Melady. 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 256 military records available for the last name Melady. For the veterans among your Melady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melady lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Melady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Melady in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melady 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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