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Meloch Family History

Meloch 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: Meloche, Milich, Enoch, Mech, Felch, Belich, Bloch, Meloy, Kelch

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Where is the Meloch family from?

You can see how Meloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meloch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meloch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Meloch families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meloch's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meloch families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meloch 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 353 census records available for the last name Meloch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meloch 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Meloch. 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 54 military records available for the last name Meloch. For the veterans among your Meloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meloch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meloch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meloch in 1971 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meloch 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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