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Melrese Family History

Melrese 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: Melrose, Meese, Marrese, Maltese, Mcleese, Belrose, Meares, Miles

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Where is the Melrese family from?

You can see how Melrese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melrese family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Melrese families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melrese's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Melrese families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melrese 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 13 census records available for the last name Melrese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melrese 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Melrese. 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 Melrese. For the veterans among your Melrese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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