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Melloy Family History

Melloy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Molloy. This form of the name is chiefly found in Lancashire England.

In some cases possibly also an altered form of Norwegian Meløy (see Meloy).

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


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Where is the Melloy family from?

You can see how Melloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melloy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melloy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 53 Melloy families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Melloy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melloy families in 1891.
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What did your Melloy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melloy. 85% of Melloy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Shorthandtypist
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Melloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melloy 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Melloy. 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 557 military records available for the last name Melloy. For the veterans among your Melloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melloy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Melloy in 1963 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melloy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melloy 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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