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Melegh Family History

Melegh 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: Melena, Mele, Pelech, Melero, Meech, Melear, Mule, Miles, Meng, Mole

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Where is the Melegh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melegh 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 43 census records available for the last name Melegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melegh 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Melegh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Melegh. For the veterans among your Melegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melegh lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Melegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Melegh in 1976 was 90, and 69 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melegh 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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