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Melino Family History

Melino Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Melino probably a short form of Carmelino or Amelinus.

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


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Where is the Melino family from?

You can see how Melino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melino family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Melino family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Melino's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Melino families in 1840.
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What did your Melino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melino. 50% of Melino 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
    50%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Melino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melino 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Melino. 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 138 military records available for the last name Melino. For the veterans among your Melino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melino lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Melino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Melino in 1959 was 34, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melino 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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