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Melanson Family History

Melanson Surname Meaning

Breton (Mélanson; mainly Finistère): nickname from an altered form of French mélasson ‘clumsy’. This surname is very rare in France.

Compare Malonson, Melancon, and Melonson.

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


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Where is the Melanson family from?

You can see how Melanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,079 Melanson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 52% of all the recorded Melanson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Melanson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melanson 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 Melanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Melanson. 30% of Melanson men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Melanson women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melanson were Laborer and Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Cultivateur
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    21%
  • Student
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Melanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melanson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Melanson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Melanson. For the veterans among your Melanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melanson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Melanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melanson in 1944 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melanson 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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