This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mellado family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mellado Family History

Mellado Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from mellado ‘nicked’ for someone who missed one or more teeth from mellar ‘to nick’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mellado family from?

You can see how Mellado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellado family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mellado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mellado families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellado's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mellado families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mellado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellado. 45% of Mellado men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mellado women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Mellado | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Barber
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mellado family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mellado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellado census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mellado

Passenger Lists

There are 934 immigration records available for the last name Mellado. 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.

View all Mellado immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Mellado. For the veterans among your Mellado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mellado military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mellado family history

Discover More

What is the average Mellado lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mellado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mellado in 1950 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellado

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellado 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mellado family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial