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Melendy Family History

Melendy Name Meaning

Scottish Welsh or English: most probably a habitational name from Welsh melin ‘mill’ + dy lenited form of ty ‘house’. Place names of Welsh origin are found not only in Wales and western England but also in southern Scotland where Welsh was spoken in earlier centuries. This surname is recorded in the 17th century in Scotland and subsequently in Boldre Hampshire.

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


Similar surnames: Lundy, Eland, Meling, Eleby, Mele, Melino, Meland, Mcleod, Blend

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Where is the Melendy family from?

You can see how Melendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melendy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melendy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Melendy families living in Vermont. This was about 45% of all the recorded Melendy's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Melendy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melendy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melendy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melendy. 25% of Melendy men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Melendy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melendy were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Melendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melendy 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Melendy. 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 839 military records available for the last name Melendy. For the veterans among your Melendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melendy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Melendy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Melendy in 1955 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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