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Melno Family History

Melno 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, Melino, Melko, Meno, Meng, Zeno, Melis, Melin, Mero

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Where is the Melno family from?

You can see how Melno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melno family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melno families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Melno families living in Midlothian. This was about 63% of all the recorded Melno's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Melno families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melno 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 38 census records available for the last name Melno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melno 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Melno. 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 Melno. For the veterans among your Melno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melno lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melno 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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