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 Mellett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mellett Family History

Mellett Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Millett. Altered form of French Melet: probably a derivative of Mele ‘medlar’.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Mellette.

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 Mellett family from?

You can see how Mellett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Mellett families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mellett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mellett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellett 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 Mellett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mellett. 25% of Mellett men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Mellett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellett were Lorry Driver and Domestic Servant.

View Census Data for Mellett | 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Furniture Salesman
    25%
  • Lorry Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Mellett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mellett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mellett

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mellett. 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 Mellett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mellett. For the veterans among your Mellett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mellett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mellett family history

Discover More

What is the average Mellett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mellett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mellett in 1961 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellett 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 Mellett family tree

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