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Meleh Family History

Meleh 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: Mele, Mule, Miles, Mole, Melis, Mehle, Melin, Meyer, Medley, Melle

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Where is the Meleh family from?

You can see how Meleh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meleh family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meleh's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Meleh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meleh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Meleh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meleh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meleh. For the veterans among your Meleh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Meleh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meleh in 1981 was 88, and 92 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meleh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meleh 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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