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Mely Family History

Mely 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: Maly, Meloy, Mele, Meli, Mery, Ely, Melby, Melo, Meny, Mey

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Where is the Mely family from?

You can see how Mely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mely family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mely families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mely. 60% of Mely men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Mely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Mely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mely 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Mely. 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 391 military records available for the last name Mely. For the veterans among your Mely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mely lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mely in 1966 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mely 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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