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Mellins Family History

Mellins Surname Meaning

variant of Mellin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mellins family from?

You can see how Mellins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mellins families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mellins's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mellins families in 1891.
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What did your Mellins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mellins. 86% of Mellins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Leather Stitcher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mellins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellins 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Mellins. 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 118 military records available for the last name Mellins. For the veterans among your Mellins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Mellins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mellins in 1971 was 77, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellins 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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