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Melilli Family History

Melilli 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: Melillo, Melville, Musilli, Zerilli, Perilli, Meili, Megill, Milillo

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Where is the Melilli family from?

You can see how Melilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melilli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Melilli families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Melilli families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Melilli's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Melilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melilli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melilli. 100% of Melilli 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Melilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melilli 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Melilli. 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 62 military records available for the last name Melilli. For the veterans among your Melilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melilli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Melilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Melilli in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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