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Melross Family History

Melross Surname Meaning

see Melrose.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Melross family from?

You can see how Melross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melross family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Melross families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Melross families living in Northumberland. This was about 18% of all the recorded Melross's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Melross families in 1891.
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What did your Melross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Melross. 100% of Melross 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Melross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melross 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Melross. 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 54 military records available for the last name Melross. For the veterans among your Melross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melross lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Melross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Melross in 1986 was 79, and 82 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melross 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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