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Melkes Family History

Melkes 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: Merkes, Menkes, Meckes, Miles, Melis, Melle, Malkus, Mewes, Mellis

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Where is the Melkes family from?

You can see how Melkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Melkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Melkes family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Melkes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkes 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 59 census records available for the last name Melkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Melkes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Melkes. For the veterans among your Melkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkes lifespan?

Average Melkes life expectancy in 1995 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melkes 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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