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Melusky Family History

Melusky 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: Lusky, Belsky, Selesky, Meleski, Malesky, Molesky, Mcclusky, Mersky

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Where is the Melusky family from?

You can see how Melusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melusky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melusky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Melusky families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melusky's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melusky families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melusky 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 Melusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melusky. 100% of Melusky men worked as a Miner and 100% of Melusky women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Melusky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Melusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melusky 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Melusky. 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 226 military records available for the last name Melusky. For the veterans among your Melusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melusky lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Melusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Melusky in 1944 was 37, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melusky 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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