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Melott Family History

Melott Surname Meaning

Variant of Marlette a surname of French origin. Compare Malott.

Altered form of French Milot reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Melott family from?

You can see how Melott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Melott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Melott families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Melott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melott 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 Melott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melott. 41% of Melott men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Melott women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melott were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Melott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Melott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melott 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Melott. 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 477 military records available for the last name Melott. For the veterans among your Melott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melott lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Melott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melott in 1951 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melott 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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