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Melosh Family History

Melosh 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: Delosh, Melis, Milos, Delos, Melrose, Meloy, Meloche, Welsh, Mells

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Where is the Melosh family from?

You can see how Melosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melosh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Melosh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Melosh families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Melosh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melosh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melosh 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 Melosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melosh. 60% of Melosh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Melosh women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Contractor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Melosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Melosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melosh 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Melosh. 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 77 military records available for the last name Melosh. For the veterans among your Melosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melosh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Melosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Melosh in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melosh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melosh 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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