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Mellis Family History

Mellis Name Meaning

Scottish (mainly Aberdeenshire and Morayshire): from an Anglicized form of the Gaelic personal name Maol Íosa ‘devotee of Jesus’. Greek: variant of Melis . Dutch: variant of Millis 2 and Latvian: nickname from mells ‘black’.

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


Similar surnames: Melis, Mells, Millis, Mellish, Mellas, Mellon, Kellis, Bellis, Dellis

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Where is the Mellis family from?

You can see how Mellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 29 Mellis families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mellis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mellis families in 1891.
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What did your Mellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mellis. 34% of Mellis men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Mellis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellis were Night Baker Heavy Work and Dressmaker. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Motor Mechanic
    23%
  • Sorter G P O
    23%
  • Night Baker Heavy Work
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mellis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mellis. For the veterans among your Mellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mellis in 1959 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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