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Mellano Family History

Mellano 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: Mellado, Melland, Millan, Mello, Helland, Milano, Melling, Mellon

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Where is the Mellano family from?

You can see how Mellano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mellano family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mellano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellano 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 Mellano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mellano. 100% of Mellano men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Mellano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Mellano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellano 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mellano. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mellano. For the veterans among your Mellano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellano lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mellano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mellano in 1969 was 83, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellano 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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