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Melicia Family History

Melicia 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, Melita, Milici, Merica, Galicia, Meccia, Malizia, Melikian

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Where is the Melicia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melicia 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 Melicia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melicia. 50% of Melicia men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Huckster
    50%

What Melicia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Melicia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melicia 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Melicia. 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 20 military records available for the last name Melicia. For the veterans among your Melicia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melicia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Melicia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melicia in 1965 was 82, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melicia 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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