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Melonis Family History

Melonis 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: Meloni, Zelonis, Melis, Mellis, Melnik, Melone, Milonas, Dennis

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Where is the Melonis family from?

You can see how Melonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melonis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melonis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melonis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Melonis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melonis 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 59 census records available for the last name Melonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melonis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Melonis. 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 35 military records available for the last name Melonis. For the veterans among your Melonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melonis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Melonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Melonis in 1972 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melonis 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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