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Melita Family History

Melita Surname Meaning

Italian: from Melita the Latin name for Malta hence an ethnic name for someone from Malta or someone with trade or other connections with the island.

This has been a surname since Byzantine times.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melita family from?

You can see how Melita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Melita families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Melita's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melita 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 Melita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Corset Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melita. 50% of Melita men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Melita women worked as a Corset Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melita were Bricklayer and Maker.

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Corset Maker
    50%
  • Maker
    50%

What Melita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Melita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melita 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Melita. 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 179 military records available for the last name Melita. For the veterans among your Melita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melita lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Melita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Melita in 1961 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melita 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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