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Mellette Family History

Mellette Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Mellett.

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


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Where is the Mellette family from?

You can see how Mellette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Mellette families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mellette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mellette families in 1911.
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What did your Mellette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellette. 53% of Mellette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mellette women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellette were Operator and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mellette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mellette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellette 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Mellette. 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 197 military records available for the last name Mellette. For the veterans among your Mellette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Mellette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mellette in 1960 was 60, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellette 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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