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Melig Family History

Melig 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: Melis, Melin, Melia, Selig, Meli, Meling, Meng, Mei, Malik, Malin

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Where is the Melig family from?

You can see how Melig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Melig families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Melig's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Melig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Melig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melig 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Melig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Melig. For the veterans among your Melig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melig lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Melig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Melig in 1972 was 60, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melig 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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