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Melliot Family History

Melliot 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: Elliot, Elliott, Mellis, Mello, Melling, Mellon, Mellor, Mellish

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Where is the Melliot family from?

You can see how Melliot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melliot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Melliot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Melliot families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Melliot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Melliot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melliot 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 77 census records available for the last name Melliot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melliot 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Melliot. 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 8 military records available for the last name Melliot. For the veterans among your Melliot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melliot lifespan?

Average Melliot life expectancy in 1977 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melliot 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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