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Melak Family History

Melak 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: Malak, Pelak, Selak, Belak, Malik, Melis, Melin, Mula, Mak, Vela

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Where is the Melak family from?

You can see how Melak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Melak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Melak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Melak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melak 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Melak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Melak. For the veterans among your Melak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melak lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Melak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melak in 1979 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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