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Meleski Family History

Meleski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Melewski: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Meleski family from?

You can see how Meleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Meleski family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meleski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meleski families in 1911.
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What did your Meleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meleski. 44% of Meleski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meleski women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Meleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleski 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Meleski. 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 352 military records available for the last name Meleski. For the veterans among your Meleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meleski in 1950 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meleski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meleski 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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