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Mellison Family History

Mellison 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: Jellison, Mollison, Kellison, Mallison, Millison, Ellison, Melson

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Where is the Mellison family from?

You can see how Mellison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mellison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mellison families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mellison's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Mellison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellison 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 Mellison ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Mellison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellison 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Mellison. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mellison. For the veterans among your Mellison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mellison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mellison in 1970 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellison 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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