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Melonas Family History

Melonas 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: Milonas, Melena, Celona, Melone, Mellas, Gelinas, Lonas, Meloni

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Where is the Melonas family from?

You can see how Melonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melonas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Melonas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Melonas families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melonas's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Melonas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melonas 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 Melonas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melonas. 15% of Melonas men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Partner
    15%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Truck Gardener
    15%

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Melonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melonas 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Melonas. 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 239 military records available for the last name Melonas. For the veterans among your Melonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melonas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Melonas in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melonas 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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