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Meloth Family History

Meloth 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: Melott, Milota, Meloy, Loth, Meloche, Melito, Melita, Melone, Pelot

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Where is the Meloth family from?

You can see how Meloth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meloth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meloth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Meloth family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meloth's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Meloth families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Meloth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meloth 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meloth. 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 41 military records available for the last name Meloth. For the veterans among your Meloth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meloth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Meloth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Meloth in 1968 was 94, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meloth 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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