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Mellea Family History

Mellea 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: Melle, Meller, Mellem, Mella, Melley, Mellen, Millea, Mellema, Geller

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Where is the Mellea family from?

You can see how Mellea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mellea family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellea's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mellea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Mellea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellea 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mellea. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mellea. For the veterans among your Mellea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellea lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Mellea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mellea in 1969 was 82, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellea 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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