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Melito Family History

Melito Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Melito di Napoli in Naples province, Melito Irpino in Avellino, or Melito Porto Salvo in Reggio Calabria.

These locations take their name from the Melito river.

The name itself is derived from Greek potamos tou melitos, meaning ‘river of honey’.

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


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Where is the Melito family from?

You can see how Melito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Melito families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Melito's in USA. California had the highest population of Melito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melito 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 Melito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melito. 34% of Melito men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Melito women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melito were Painter and Beautician.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melito 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Melito. 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 468 military records available for the last name Melito. For the veterans among your Melito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melito lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Melito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Melito in 1951 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melito 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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