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Melans Family History

Melans 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: Means, Meland, Melis, Melin, Melena, Mellis, Milan, Milas, Eland

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Where is the Melans family from?

You can see how Melans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Melans family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Melans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Melans families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Melans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melans 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Melans. 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 21 military records available for the last name Melans. For the veterans among your Melans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Melans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Melans in 1965 was 88, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melans 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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