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Melam Family History

Melam 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: Elam, Milam, Helm, Melis, Alam, Melin, Mula, Vela, Melle, Melia

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Where is the Melam family from?

You can see how Melam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Melam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Melam families living in Alabama. This was about 42% of all the recorded Melam's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Melam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melam. 34% of Melam 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
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Melam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melam 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Melam. 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 36 military records available for the last name Melam. For the veterans among your Melam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Melam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Melam in 1965 was 63, and 62 in 2002.

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