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Melnyck Family History

Melnyck 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: Melnyk, Melnick, Zelnick, Melnik, Mednick, Melick, Mellick, Menck

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Where is the Melnyck family from?

You can see how Melnyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnyck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melnyck family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melnyck's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Melnyck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melnyck 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 119 census records available for the last name Melnyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnyck 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 Melnyck. 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 32 military records available for the last name Melnyck. For the veterans among your Melnyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnyck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Melnyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Melnyck in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melnyck 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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