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Melek Family History

Melek 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: Malek, Mele, Molek, Zelek, Meek, Milek, Elek, Mule, Miles, Mole

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Where is the Melek family from?

You can see how Melek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Melek families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Melek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Melek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melek. 67% of Melek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Melek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melek 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Melek. 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 78 military records available for the last name Melek. For the veterans among your Melek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Melek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melek in 1967 was 88, and 93 in 2001.

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