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Melion Family History

Melion 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: Melin, Melson, Melton, Mellon, Melis, Elton, Malin, Elson, Felton

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Where is the Melion family from?

You can see how Melion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Melion families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Melion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melion families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Melion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melion 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Melion. 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 115 military records available for the last name Melion. For the veterans among your Melion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melion lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Melion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melion in 1969 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melion 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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