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Mellay Family History

Mellay 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: Mellas, Mella, Millay, Melley, Melloy, Medley, Melle, Melia, Molloy

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Where is the Mellay family from?

You can see how Mellay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mellay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mellay family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellay's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mellay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellay 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 Mellay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Mellay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Mellay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellay 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mellay. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mellay. For the veterans among your Mellay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Mellay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mellay in 1975 was 66, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellay 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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