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Mellodey Family History

Mellodey 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: Melody, Melley, Melloy, Mellone, Medley, Mullaney, Melle, Molloy

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Where is the Mellodey family from?

You can see how Mellodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellodey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mellodey families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mellodey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mellodey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellodey 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 Mellodey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mellodey. 100% of Mellodey men worked as a French Polisher and 50% of Mellodey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
  • Retired
    25%

What Mellodey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mellodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellodey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mellodey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mellodey. For the veterans among your Mellodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellodey lifespan?

Average Mellodey life expectancy in 1977 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellodey 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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