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Melnek Family History

Melnek 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: Melnik, Melnyk, Melle, Malek, Kelner, Milne, Mele, Meller, Milner

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Where is the Melnek family from?

You can see how Melnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Melnek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Melnek families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melnek's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Melnek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melnek 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 Melnek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melnek. 100% of Melnek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Melnek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Melnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnek 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Melnek. 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 64 military records available for the last name Melnek. For the veterans among your Melnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Melnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melnek in 1963 was 77, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melnek 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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