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Mealor Family History

Mealor Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire): variant of Mellor.

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


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Where is the Mealor family from?

You can see how Mealor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mealor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mealor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 162 Mealor families living in Cheshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mealor's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mealor families in 1891.
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What did your Mealor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Inshore Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mealor. 28% of Mealor men worked as an Inshore Fisherman and 90% of Mealor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mealor were Metal Machinist and House Duties.

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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

  • Inshore Fisherman
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Metal Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Fish Saleswoman
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

What Mealor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mealor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mealor 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Mealor. 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 428 military records available for the last name Mealor. For the veterans among your Mealor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mealor lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mealor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mealor in 1950 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mealor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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