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Mellem Family History

Mellem Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in eastern Norway

so named from mellom ‘between’

i.e. a farmstead situated between two others.

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


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You can see how Mellem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Mellem families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mellem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mellem families in 1891.
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What did your Mellem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mellem. 58% of Mellem 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
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellem 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Mellem. 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 231 military records available for the last name Mellem. For the veterans among your Mellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mellem in 1962 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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