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Mellberg Family History

Mellberg Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name possibly with the same etymology as Norwegian Melberg or from an unexplained first element (perhaps a placename element) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Hellberg, Melberg, Hillberg, Milberg, Malmberg, Mahlberg, Kjellberg

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Where is the Mellberg family from?

You can see how Mellberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mellberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mellberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mellberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mellberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellberg. 27% of Mellberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mellberg women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mellberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Mellberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellberg 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Mellberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Mellberg. For the veterans among your Mellberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mellberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mellberg in 1962 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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