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Mellam Family History

Mellam 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: Mellas, Mellem, Kellam, Mella, Millam, Mellum, Hallam, Melle, Melia

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Where is the Mellam family from?

You can see how Mellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mellam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mellam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mellam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mellam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellam 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 Mellam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mellam. 100% of Mellam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mellam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Mellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellam 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mellam. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mellam. For the veterans among your Mellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellam lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Mellam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mellam in 1981 was 70, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellam 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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