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Melikian Family History

Melikian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from Turkish melik ‘king ruler’ from Arabic malik.

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


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Where is the Melikian family from?

You can see how Melikian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melikian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Melikian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Melikian families living in California. This was about 45% of all the recorded Melikian's in USA. California had the highest population of Melikian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melikian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melikian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melikian. 24% of Melikian men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Tailor
    16%

What Melikian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Melikian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melikian 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Melikian. 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 275 military records available for the last name Melikian. For the veterans among your Melikian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melikian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Melikian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Melikian in 1961 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melikian 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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