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Melgoza Family History

Melgoza Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Melgosa.

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


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Where is the Melgoza family from?

You can see how Melgoza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melgoza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Melgoza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Melgoza families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Melgoza's in USA. California had the highest population of Melgoza families in 1920.
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What did your Melgoza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melgoza. 58% of Melgoza men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Lemon Picker
    43%

What Melgoza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Melgoza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melgoza 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Melgoza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Melgoza. For the veterans among your Melgoza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melgoza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Melgoza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Melgoza in 1964 was 58, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melgoza 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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