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Melina Family History

Melina 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: Melin, Melia, Melena, Malina, Medina, Melita, Meling, Molina, Melino

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Where is the Melina family from?

You can see how Melina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Melina family living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melina's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Melina families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melina 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 Melina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melina. 26% of Melina men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Melina women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melina were Farmer and Switch Board Operator.

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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
    26%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Switch Board Operator
    13%

What Melina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Melina. 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 132 military records available for the last name Melina. For the veterans among your Melina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Melina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Melina in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melina 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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