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Melinas Family History

Melinas 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: Gelinas, Melis, Melin, Elias, Minas, Melia, Melena, Malina, Medina

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Where is the Melinas family from?

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

What did your Melinas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Melinas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Melinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melinas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Melinas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Melinas. For the veterans among your Melinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melinas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Melinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Melinas in 1977 was 74, and 78 in 2002.

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