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Melbille Family History

Melbille 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: Melville, Melillo, Mettille, Belville, Mulville, Deville, Melle

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Where is the Melbille family from?

You can see how Melbille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melbille family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Melbille families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Melbille family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Melbille's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Melbille families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melbille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Melbille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melbille 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Melbille. 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 Melbille. For the veterans among your Melbille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melbille lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melbille 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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