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Melking Family History

Melking 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: Melling, Meling, Menking, Melin, Helling, Helsing, Welling, Elkin

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Where is the Melking family from?

You can see how Melking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melking family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Melking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Melking family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melking's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Melking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melking 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 74 census records available for the last name Melking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melking 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Melking. 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 4 military records available for the last name Melking. For the veterans among your Melking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melking lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Melking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Melking in 1968 was 55, and 87 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melking 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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