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Meluskey Family History

Meluskey 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: Luskey, Mcleskey, Mccuskey, Mccluskey, Kelsey, Deluke, Duskey

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Where is the Meluskey family from?

You can see how Meluskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meluskey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meluskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Meluskey family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meluskey's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Meluskey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meluskey 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 Meluskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meluskey. 67% of Meluskey men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Meluskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Meluskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meluskey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Meluskey. 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 137 military records available for the last name Meluskey. For the veterans among your Meluskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meluskey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Meluskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meluskey in 1945 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meluskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meluskey 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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