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Melang Family History

Melang 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: Meling, Meland, Meng, Lang, Melin, Means, Amelung, Melena, Milan

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Where is the Melang family from?

You can see how Melang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melang family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Melang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Melang families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melang's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melang families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melang 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 Melang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melang. 100% of Melang men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Melang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Melang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melang 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Melang. 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 42 military records available for the last name Melang. For the veterans among your Melang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melang lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Melang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Melang in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melang 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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