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Melell Family History

Melell 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: Jewell, Gesell, Melle, Elwell, Sewell, Melena, Melillo, Ezell, Mello

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Where is the Melell family from?

You can see how Melell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melell family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Melell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Melell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melell 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 immigration records available for the last name Melell. 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 Melell. For the veterans among your Melell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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