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Meljo Family History

Meljo 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: Mello, Melo, Melko, Melis, Melin, Mero, Bello, Melle, Melia, Mallo

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Where is the Meljo family from?

You can see how Meljo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meljo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meljo family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Meljo's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Meljo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meljo 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 101 census records available for the last name Meljo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meljo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meljo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meljo. For the veterans among your Meljo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meljo lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Meljo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meljo in 1992 was 85, and 65 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meljo 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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