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Melny Family History

Melny 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: Meloy, Melby, Meny, Melnyk, Meany, Meng, Merry, Melis, Melin, Penny

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Where is the Melny family from?

You can see how Melny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Melny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Melny family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melny's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Melny families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melny 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 89 census records available for the last name Melny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melny 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Melny. 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 17 military records available for the last name Melny. For the veterans among your Melny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Melny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Melny in 1965 was 76, and 61 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melny 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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