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Meloski Family History

Meloski 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: Meleski, Ploski, Maleski, Molski, Pelowski, Koloski, Orloski

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Where is the Meloski family from?

You can see how Meloski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meloski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meloski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meloski families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Meloski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Meloski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meloski 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 Meloski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meloski. 100% of Meloski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meloski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Meloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meloski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meloski. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meloski. For the veterans among your Meloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meloski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meloski in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meloski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meloski 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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