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Meluch Family History

Meluch 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: Milich, Mech, Felch, Belich, Kelch, Yelich, Pelech, Welsch, Meloche

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Where is the Meluch family from?

You can see how Meluch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meluch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meluch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Meluch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Meluch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meluch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meluch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meluch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meluch. 100% of Meluch 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 328 census records available for the last name Meluch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meluch 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Meluch. 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 112 military records available for the last name Meluch. For the veterans among your Meluch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meluch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meluch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meluch in 1962 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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