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Melehes Family History

Melehes 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: Melhus, Meneses, Melcher, Menezes, Menees, Mclees, Keleher, Mellies

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Where is the Melehes family from?

You can see how Melehes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melehes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Melehes families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Melehes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Melehes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melehes 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 36 census records available for the last name Melehes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melehes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Melehes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Melehes. For the veterans among your Melehes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melehes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Melehes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Melehes in 1971 was 80, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melehes 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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