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Melohn Family History

Melohn 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: Melin, Malon, Melson, Menon, Melton, Meloy, Mellon, Dejohn, Mohn

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Where is the Melohn family from?

You can see how Melohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melohn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Melohn families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melohn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melohn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melohn. 50% of Melohn men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Melohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Melohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melohn 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Melohn. 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 68 military records available for the last name Melohn. For the veterans among your Melohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melohn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Melohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melohn in 1951 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melohn 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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