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Mellang Family History

Mellang 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: Melling, Melland, Helling, Millan, Helland, Welling, Mellon, Mellman

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Where is the Mellang family from?

You can see how Mellang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mellang families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellang's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mellang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellang 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 Mellang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellang. 43% of Mellang men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Mellang women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellang were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Mason
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Mellang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Mellang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellang 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mellang. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mellang. For the veterans among your Mellang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellang lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mellang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mellang in 1967 was 91, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellang 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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