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Meletis Family History

Meletis Surname 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: Melis, Mellis, Feltis, Miles, Lewis, Melin, Alexis, Politis, Meis, Leventis

272	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
231	Military Records
212	Immigration Records
164	Census and Voter Lists
45	Member Trees

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Where is the Meletis family from?

You can see how Meletis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meletis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meletis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meletis families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meletis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meletis families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meletis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Meletis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meletis.

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Proprietor

50%

Cook

50%

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Census Record

There are 164 census records available for the last name Meletis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meletis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 212 immigration records available for the last name Meletis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 231 military records available for the last name Meletis. For the veterans among your Meletis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meletis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meletis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meletis in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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Meletis Surname Meaning

Where is the Meletis family from?

What did your Meletis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meletis.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Proprietor

50%

Cook

50%

What Meletis family records will you find?

What is the average Meletis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meletis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meletis in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

Meletis Family History

Meletis Surname Meaning

924 record(s) for Meletis

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Meletis Surname Meaning

924 record(s) for Meletis

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Where is the Meletis family from?

What did your Meletis ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Meletis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Meletis family history

What is the average Meletis lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meletis family tree

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