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Meloe Family History

Meloe 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: Melle, Meloy, Mele, Melone, Melo, Melde, Mule, Mole, Melis, Mehle

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Where is the Meloe family from?

You can see how Meloe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meloe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meloe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meloe family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meloe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meloe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meloe 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 46 census records available for the last name Meloe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meloe 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meloe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meloe. For the veterans among your Meloe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meloe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Meloe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meloe in 1972 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meloe 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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