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Meloche Family History

Meloche Surname Meaning

French (Méloche): unexplained. This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Meloche family from?

You can see how Meloche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meloche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meloche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 406 Meloche families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meloche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meloche families in 1911.
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What did your Meloche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meloche. 23% of Meloche men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Meloche women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meloche were Laborer and Working Fish.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    25%
  • Modiste
    11%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Working Fish
    11%

What Meloche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Meloche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meloche 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meloche. 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 795 military records available for the last name Meloche. For the veterans among your Meloche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meloche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meloche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Meloche in 1957 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meloche 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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