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Melsom Family History

Melsom Surname Meaning

see Millson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Melsom family from?

You can see how Melsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Melsom families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Melsom's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Melsom families in 1891.
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What did your Melsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foreman Fitter Asphalt and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Melsom. 50% of Melsom men worked as a Foreman Fitter Asphalt and 92% of Melsom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melsom were Street Trader (greengro and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Foreman Fitter Asphalt
    50%
  • Street Trader (greengro
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Melsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsom 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 55,000 immigration records available for the last name Melsom. 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 383 military records available for the last name Melsom. For the veterans among your Melsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Melsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Melsom in 1964 was 65, and 78 in 2003.

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