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Melfa Family History

Melfa 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: Melia, Melka, Mella, Melfi, Melis, Melin, Mula, Mehta, Vela, Melle

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Where is the Melfa family from?

You can see how Melfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melfa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melfa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Melfa family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Melfa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Melfa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melfa 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 Melfa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melfa. 58% of Melfa 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
    58%
  • Stone Mason
    43%

What Melfa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Melfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melfa 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Melfa. 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 128 military records available for the last name Melfa. For the veterans among your Melfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melfa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Melfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melfa in 1961 was 44, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melfa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melfa 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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