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Melsome Family History

Melsome Surname Meaning

see Millson.

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


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Where is the Melsome family from?

You can see how Melsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsome family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Melsome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Melsome families living in Wiltshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Melsome's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Melsome families in 1891.
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What did your Melsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melsome. 84% of Melsome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper secretary
    17%

What Melsome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Melsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsome 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Melsome. 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 196 military records available for the last name Melsome. For the veterans among your Melsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsome lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Melsome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Melsome in 1965 was 81, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsome 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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