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Melsop Family History

Melsop Surname Meaning

see Millsopp.

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


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Where is the Melsop family from?

You can see how Melsop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melsop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melsop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Melsop families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melsop's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Melsop families in 1880.
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What did your Melsop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comptometer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melsop. 100% of Melsop women worked as a Comptometer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer
    100%

What Melsop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Melsop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melsop 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Melsop. 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 47 military records available for the last name Melsop. For the veterans among your Melsop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melsop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Melsop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Melsop in 1963 was 49, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melsop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melsop 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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