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Melonson Family History

Melonson Surname Meaning

Altered form of Breton Mélanson (see Melanson). This surname is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melonson family from?

You can see how Melonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melonson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Melonson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Melonson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Melonson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Melonson families in 1861.
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What did your Melonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melonson. 50% of Melonson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Melonson women worked as a Shoe 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melonson 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Melonson. 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 162 military records available for the last name Melonson. For the veterans among your Melonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melonson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Melonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melonson in 1960 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melonson 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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