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Melull Family History

Melull 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: Melle, Melillo, Mello, Lull, Mells, Mella, Mehall, Merullo, Eull

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Where is the Melull family from?

You can see how Melull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melull family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Melull family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Melull's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Melull families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Melull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melull 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Melull. 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 6 military records available for the last name Melull. For the veterans among your Melull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melull lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Melull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Melull in 1982 was 59, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melull 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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