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Mellars Family History

Mellars Surname Meaning

see Mellors.

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


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Where is the Mellars family from?

You can see how Mellars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellars families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Mellars families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mellars's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Mellars families in 1891.
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What did your Mellars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mellars. 50% of Mellars men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 95% of Mellars women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellars were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Mellars family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mellars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellars 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Mellars. 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 178 military records available for the last name Mellars. For the veterans among your Mellars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellars lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mellars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mellars in 1965 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellars 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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