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Melec Family History

Melec 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: Mele, Malec, Mule, Miles, Mole, Melis, Mehle, Nemec, Melin, Meyer

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Where is the Melec family from?

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

What did your Melec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melec. 100% of Melec men worked as a Janitor. .

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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What Melec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Melec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melec 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Melec. 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 7 military records available for the last name Melec. For the veterans among your Melec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melec lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Melec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Melec in 1979 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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