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Melotte Family History

Melotte 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: Pelotte, Melott, Malotte, Motte, Meloche, Demotte, Mette, Marotte

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Where is the Melotte family from?

You can see how Melotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Melotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Melotte family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Melotte's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Melotte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melotte. 38% of Melotte men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melotte 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Melotte. 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 176 military records available for the last name Melotte. For the veterans among your Melotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melotte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Melotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Melotte in 1964 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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