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Meleney Family History

Meleney 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: Melendy, Mceleney, Delaney, Melena, Feeney, Deloney, Melone, Deeney

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Where is the Meleney family from?

You can see how Meleney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meleney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Meleney families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meleney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Meleney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meleney 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 Meleney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Yard Man and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meleney. 50% of Meleney men worked as a Yard Man and 100% of Meleney women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Yard Man
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Meleney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Meleney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleney 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Meleney. 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 100 military records available for the last name Meleney. For the veterans among your Meleney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meleney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meleney in 1962 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meleney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meleney 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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