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Mellichamp Family History

Mellichamp 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: Mellencamp, Melichar, Pellicano, Bellingham, Ellingham, Beauchamp

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Where is the Mellichamp family from?

You can see how Mellichamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellichamp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellichamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mellichamp families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mellichamp's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mellichamp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellichamp 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 Mellichamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Mellichamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Mellichamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellichamp 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mellichamp. 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 145 military records available for the last name Mellichamp. For the veterans among your Mellichamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellichamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mellichamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mellichamp in 1966 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellichamp 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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