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Melnot Family History

Melnot 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: Melson, Menon, Melton, Mello, Meloy, Mellon, Melnik, Mellor, Pelot

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Where is the Melnot family from?

You can see how Melnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Melnot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Melnot families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Melnot's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Melnot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melnot 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 12 census records available for the last name Melnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Melnot. 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 2 military records available for the last name Melnot. For the veterans among your Melnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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