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Melero Family History

Melero Surname Meaning

Spanish: occupational name for a collector or seller of honey melero (from Late Latin mellarius an agent derivative of mel genitive mellis ‘honey’).

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


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Where is the Melero family from?

You can see how Melero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Melero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Melero families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Melero's in USA. California had the highest population of Melero families in 1920.
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What did your Melero ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melero 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 Melero. 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 104 military records available for the last name Melero. For the veterans among your Melero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melero lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Melero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Melero in 1964 was 51, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melero 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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