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Melvena Family History

Melvena 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: Melena, Ellena, Melvin, Malena, Mulvenna, Mellen, Mellema, Leven

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Where is the Melvena family from?

You can see how Melvena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvena family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Melvena family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvena's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Melvena families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Melvena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvena 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 Melvena. 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 2 military records available for the last name Melvena. For the veterans among your Melvena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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