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Melnikoff Family History

Melnikoff Surname Meaning

Westernized form of Russian and Jewish Melnikov.

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


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Where is the Melnikoff family from?

You can see how Melnikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melnikoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Melnikoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Melnikoff families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Melnikoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melnikoff families in 1920.
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What did your Melnikoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melnikoff. 20% of Melnikoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Melnikoff women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Melnikoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Melnikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melnikoff 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Melnikoff. 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 222 military records available for the last name Melnikoff. For the veterans among your Melnikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melnikoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melnikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Melnikoff in 1963 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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