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Mellenbruch Family History

Mellenbruch 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: Mullenbach, Ellerbrock, Kallenbach, Fellenbaum, Ellenburg, Hollenbach

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Where is the Mellenbruch family from?

You can see how Mellenbruch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellenbruch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mellenbruch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mellenbruch families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellenbruch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mellenbruch families in 1891.
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What did your Mellenbruch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellenbruch. 100% of Mellenbruch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mellenbruch women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mellenbruch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Mellenbruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellenbruch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mellenbruch. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mellenbruch. For the veterans among your Mellenbruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellenbruch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mellenbruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mellenbruch in 1964 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellenbruch 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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