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Mellsom Family History

Mellsom 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: Melson, Mello, Mellon, Mells, Mellor, Mellem, Melloy, Ellson, Mellow

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Where is the Mellsom family from?

You can see how Mellsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellsom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Mellsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mellsom families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mellsom's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mellsom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mellsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellsom 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mellsom. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mellsom. For the veterans among your Mellsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellsom lifespan?

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