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Melyon Family History

Melyon 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: Melson, Melton, Mellon, Lyon, Elton, Melin, Kenyon, Elson, Felton

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Where is the Melyon family from?

You can see how Melyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melyon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Melyon families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Melyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melyon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Melyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melyon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Melyon. 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 55 military records available for the last name Melyon. For the veterans among your Melyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melyon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Melyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Melyon in 1970 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melyon 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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