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Melvill Family History

Melvill Surname Meaning

see Melville.

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


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Where is the Melvill family from?

You can see how Melvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melvill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Melvill families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Melvill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melvill families in 1891.
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What did your Melvill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melvill. 65% of Melvill 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
    65%
  • Private Means
    36%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Melvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvill 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Melvill. 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 283 military records available for the last name Melvill. For the veterans among your Melvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melvill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Melvill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Melvill in 1971 was 81, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melvill 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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