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Melellan Family History

Melellan 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: Mclellan, Mellman, Medellin, Mcclellan, Mclelland, Maclellan

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Where is the Melellan family from?

You can see how Melellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melellan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melellan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Melellan families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Melellan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Melellan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Melellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melellan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Melellan. 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 military records available for the last name Melellan. For the veterans among your Melellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melellan lifespan?

Average Melellan life expectancy in 1964 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melellan 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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