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Mellyn Family History

Mellyn 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, Mellin, Mellen, Mullen, Melin, Ellen, Melle, Merlin, Millen

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Where is the Mellyn family from?

You can see how Mellyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mellyn families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellyn's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mellyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Mellyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellyn 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mellyn. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mellyn. For the veterans among your Mellyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mellyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mellyn in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellyn 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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