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Melkonian Name Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Melkon Armenian form of Melchior . This form of the surname is found mainly in the US France and Lebanon. Compare Melkonyan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mesrobian, Malkasian, Krikorian, Petrosian, Menconi, Andonian

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Where is the Melkonian family from?

You can see how Melkonian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melkonian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Melkonian families living in California. This was about 30% of all the recorded Melkonian's in USA. California had the highest population of Melkonian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melkonian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melkonian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melkonian. 25% of Melkonian men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Melkonian women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melkonian were Tailor and Beauty Operator. .

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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
    25%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Melkonian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melkonian 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Melkonian. 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 370 military records available for the last name Melkonian. For the veterans among your Melkonian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melkonian lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Melkonian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Melkonian in 1951 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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