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Melancou Family History

Melancou 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: Melancon, Melanson, Melander, Besancon, Milano, Delano, Velasco

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Where is the Melancou family from?

You can see how Melancou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melancou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Melancou families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Melancou's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Melancou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melancou 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 63 census records available for the last name Melancou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melancou 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Melancou. 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 1 military records available for the last name Melancou. For the veterans among your Melancou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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