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Melican Family History

Melican Surname Meaning

from Ó Maoileagáin see Milligan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Melican family from?

You can see how Melican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melican family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melican families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Melican families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Melican's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melican families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melican 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 Melican ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melican. 100% of Melican women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Melican family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melican 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Melican. 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 245 military records available for the last name Melican. For the veterans among your Melican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melican lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Melican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Melican in 1964 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melican

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melican 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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