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Mels Family History

Mels 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: Melis, Meis, Mele, Meas, Meli, Mells, Fels, Pels, Melo, Mess

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Where is the Mels family from?

You can see how Mels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mels families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mels 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 Mels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mels. 50% of Mels men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Mels women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Mels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mels 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Mels. 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 535 military records available for the last name Mels. For the veterans among your Mels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mels lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Mels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mels in 1956 was 53, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mels 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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