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Mellard Family History

Mellard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Millward.

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


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Where is the Mellard family from?

You can see how Mellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Mellard families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mellard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mellard families in 1891.
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What did your Mellard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mellard. 60% of Mellard men worked as a Retired and 80% of Mellard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellard were Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    60%
  • Motor Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Mellard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellard 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Mellard. 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 396 military records available for the last name Mellard. For the veterans among your Mellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mellard in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellard 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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