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Melsay Family History

Melsay 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: Kelsay, Melia, Melgar, Melson, Kelsey, Meloy, Delay, Malay, Mesa

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Where is the Melsay family from?

You can see how Melsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Melsay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Melsay family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melsay's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Melsay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melsay 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 15 census records available for the last name Melsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Melsay. 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 Melsay. For the veterans among your Melsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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