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Melilla Family History

Melilla 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: Melillo, Melia, Sevilla, Melville, Lilla, Melita, Revilla, Mella

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Where is the Melilla family from?

You can see how Melilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melilla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Melilla families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Melilla families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Melilla's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Melilla families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Melilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melilla. 100% of Melilla men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Melilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Melilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melilla 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Melilla. 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 7 military records available for the last name Melilla. For the veterans among your Melilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melilla lifespan?

Average Melilla life expectancy in 1963 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melilla 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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