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Melaugh Name Meaning

probably a variant of Molloy itself an anglicized form of several different Irish surnames: in this case probably either Ó Maolaodha or Ó Maolaithche.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Kelbaugh, Meddaugh, Slaugh, Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh, Flaugh, Ebaugh, Haugh

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Where is the Melaugh family from?

You can see how Melaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Melaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Melaugh families living in Maine. This was about 88% of all the recorded Melaugh's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Melaugh families in 1880.
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There are 464 census records available for the last name Melaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaugh 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Melaugh. 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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There are 113 military records available for the last name Melaugh. For the veterans among your Melaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Melaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melaugh in 1958 was 55, and 77 in 2002.

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