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Melendes Family History

Melendes Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Meléndez (see Melendez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melendes family from?

You can see how Melendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melendes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Melendes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Melendes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melendes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Melendes families in 1871.
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What did your Melendes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melendes. 43% of Melendes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 426 immigration records available for the last name Melendes. 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 134 military records available for the last name Melendes. For the veterans among your Melendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melendes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Melendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Melendes in 1966 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melendes 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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