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Melush Family History

Melush 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: Melis, Melhus, Welsh, Lush, Mells, Mellish, Mehus, Plush, Delosh

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Where is the Melush family from?

You can see how Melush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melush family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Melush families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Melush family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melush's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Melush families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Melush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melush 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Melush. 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 Melush. For the veterans among your Melush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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