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Melneck Family History

Melneck 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: Melnick, Zelnick, Melnik, Reineck, Heineck, Mednick, Melick, Melnyk

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Where is the Melneck family from?

You can see how Melneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melneck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Melneck families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Melneck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melneck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melneck 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 80 census records available for the last name Melneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melneck 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Melneck. 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 14 military records available for the last name Melneck. For the veterans among your Melneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melneck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Melneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melneck in 1962 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melneck 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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