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Melecio Family History

Melecio Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): from the Spanish personal name Melecio from Latin Meletius and this from Greek Meletios ‘careful’ borne by several early Christian saints.

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


Similar surnames: Melero, Melis, Melin, Melia, Melchior, Melendy, Palacio, Melena

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Where is the Melecio family from?

You can see how Melecio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melecio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Melecio families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Melecio's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Melecio families in 1920.
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What did your Melecio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melecio. 67% of Melecio men worked as a Labrador. .

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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

  • Labrador
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Melecio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melecio 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Melecio. 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 108 military records available for the last name Melecio. For the veterans among your Melecio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melecio lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Melecio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Melecio in 1967 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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