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Mellenby Family History

Mellenby 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: Melendy, Ellerby, Melley, Mellen, Mullen, Medley, Ellen, Mullaney

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Where is the Mellenby family from?

You can see how Mellenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellenby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Mellenby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mellenby families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellenby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mellenby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Mellenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellenby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mellenby. 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 Mellenby. For the veterans among your Mellenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellenby

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