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Melaga Family History

Melaga Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Melara, Melia, Melgar, Melena, Delage, Kulaga, Malanga, Malara, Mega

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Where is the Melaga family from?

You can see how Melaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melaga family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melaga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melaga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Melaga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Melaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaga 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Melaga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Melaga. For the veterans among your Melaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melaga lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Melaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Melaga in 1973 was 50, and 75 in 1996.

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