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Mellion Family History

Mellion 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: Mellon, Million, Mellin, Melin, Merlin, Melson, Mellis, Melton, Mello

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Where is the Mellion family from?

You can see how Mellion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mellion families living in Sussex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mellion's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Mellion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellion 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 Mellion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Trained Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mellion. 100% of Mellion women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mellion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellion 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Mellion. 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 114 military records available for the last name Mellion. For the veterans among your Mellion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellion lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mellion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mellion in 1957 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellion 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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