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Melington Family History

Melington 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: Allington, Henington, Ellington, Elkington, Arlington, Wellington

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Where is the Melington family from?

You can see how Melington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Melington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Melington family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Melington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melington 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 Melington. 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 4 military records available for the last name Melington. For the veterans among your Melington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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