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Melaney Family History

Melaney 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: Delaney, Meaney, Mclaney, Malaney, Mullaney, Devaney, Heaney, Melendy

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Where is the Melaney family from?

You can see how Melaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Melaney families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Melaney's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Melaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melaney. 100% of Melaney men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Melaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaney 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Melaney. 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 153 military records available for the last name Melaney. For the veterans among your Melaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melaney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Melaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melaney in 1959 was 47, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melaney 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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