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Mlellan Family History

Mlellan 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: Mclellan, Millan, Mellon, Mellman, Mellas, Clelland, Mcclellan, Mella

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Where is the Mlellan family from?

You can see how Mlellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mlellan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mlellan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 27 Mlellan families living in Argyll. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mlellan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mlellan families in 1851.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Mlellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mlellan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mlellan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mlellan. For the veterans among your Mlellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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