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Melgosa Family History

Melgosa Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (La) Melgosa in Cuenca and Burgos provinces.

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


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Where is the Melgosa family from?

You can see how Melgosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Melgosa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Melgosa's in USA. California had the highest population of Melgosa families in 1920.
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What did your Melgosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melgosa. 56% of Melgosa 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Melgosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Melgosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgosa 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Melgosa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Melgosa. For the veterans among your Melgosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgosa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Melgosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melgosa in 1964 was 71, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgosa 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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