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Mellan Family History

Mellan Surname Meaning

from Ó Mealláin see Mallon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mellan family from?

You can see how Mellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Mellan families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mellan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mellan families in 1891.
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What did your Mellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mellan. 100% of Mellan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mellan. 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 374 military records available for the last name Mellan. For the veterans among your Mellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Mellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mellan in 1955 was 60, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellan 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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