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Melanese Family History

Melanese 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: Milanese, Lanese, Milanes, Delaney, Means, Melander, Meese, Granese

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Where is the Melanese family from?

You can see how Melanese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melanese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melanese family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Melanese's in USA. California had the highest population of Melanese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melanese 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 47 census records available for the last name Melanese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melanese 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Melanese. 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 Melanese. For the veterans among your Melanese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melanese lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Melanese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Melanese in 1967 was 71, and 66 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melanese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melanese 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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