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Melignano Family History

Melignano 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: Mignano, Bisignano, Feliciano, Savignano, Meighan, Sirignano, Deignan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melignano 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 24 census records available for the last name Melignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melignano 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Melignano. 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 16 military records available for the last name Melignano. For the veterans among your Melignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melignano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Melignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Melignano in 1965 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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