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Melara Family History

Melara Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of the places called Melara for example in Rovigo province (Veneto).

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


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Where is the Melara family from?

You can see how Melara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Melara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Melara families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Melara's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Melara families in 1920.
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What did your Melara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melara. 100% of Melara men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Melara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melara 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Melara. 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 28 military records available for the last name Melara. For the veterans among your Melara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melara lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Melara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melara in 1957 was 40, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melara 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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