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Melland Family History

Melland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Meland. English (Derbyshire and Lancashire): variant of Mayland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melland family from?

You can see how Melland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Melland families living in Derbyshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Melland's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Melland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melland 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 Melland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melland. 65% of Melland 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
    65%
  • Private Means
    35%

What Melland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Melland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melland 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Melland. 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 411 military records available for the last name Melland. For the veterans among your Melland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Melland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Melland in 1962 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melland 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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