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Meluso Family History

Meluso 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: Peluso, Melis, Melson, Mello, Melhus, Melito, Mells, Veloso, Mehus

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Where is the Meluso family from?

You can see how Meluso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meluso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meluso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Meluso families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Meluso's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Meluso families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meluso 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 Meluso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meluso. 43% of Meluso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meluso women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    43%
  • Paper Mill
    29%
  • Inspector
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Meluso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Meluso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meluso 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Meluso. 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 74 military records available for the last name Meluso. For the veterans among your Meluso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meluso lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Meluso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meluso in 1966 was 72, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meluso 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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