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Mel Family History

Mel Surname Meaning

Dutch (also Van der Mel): habitational name for someone from Medel in the Betuwe.

Sri Lankan: unexplained.

West African (Ivory Coast): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Mel family from?

You can see how Mel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mel families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mel families in 1891.
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What did your Mel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mel. 100% of Mel men worked as a Student and 100% of Mel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mel. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Mel. For the veterans among your Mel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mel in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2002.

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