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Melchi Name Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): probably from a short form of the personal name Melchior .

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


Similar surnames: Mech, Meli, Machi, Melcher, Melko, Mello, Meucci, Vecchi, Marchi

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Where is the Melchi family from?

You can see how Melchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melchi family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Melchi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Melchi family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Melchi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Melchi families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melchi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melchi. 29% of Melchi men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Melchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melchi 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Melchi. 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 154 military records available for the last name Melchi. For the veterans among your Melchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melchi lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Melchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Melchi in 1948 was 43, and 75 in 2003.

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