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Mellamby Family History

Mellamby 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: Bellamy, Mullaney, Mellman, Mullally, Mullahy, Mellas, Ellerby, Melby

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Where is the Mellamby family from?

You can see how Mellamby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellamby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mellamby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mellamby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mellamby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mellamby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellamby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mellamby. 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 115 military records available for the last name Mellamby. For the veterans among your Mellamby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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