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Melrone Family History

Melrone 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, Melone, Mellone, Melson, Melton, Mcelhone, Mellon, Malone

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Where is the Melrone family from?

You can see how Melrone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melrone family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Melrone families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melrone's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melrone families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melrone 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 29 census records available for the last name Melrone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melrone 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Melrone. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Melrone. For the veterans among your Melrone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melrone 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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