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Meleskey Family History

Meleskey 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: Mcleskey, Selesky, Meleski, Malesky, Molesky, Mccleskey, Melendy

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Where is the Meleskey family from?

You can see how Meleskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meleskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meleskey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Meleskey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meleskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meleskey 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 Meleskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meleskey. 100% of Meleskey women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Meleskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Meleskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meleskey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meleskey. For the veterans among your Meleskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleskey lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Meleskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meleskey in 1985 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meleskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meleskey 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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