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Melavas Family History

Melavas 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: Mellas, Metaxas, Delavan, Melara, Melis, Elias, Maras, Melia, Livas

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Melavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melavas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Melavas. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Melavas. For the veterans among your Melavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melavas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Melavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melavas in 1967 was 85, and 90 in 2000.

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