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Melvn Family History

Melvn 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: Melin, Melvin, Melis, Malin, Melle, Melia, Malon, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Melvn family from?

You can see how Melvn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melvn family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Melvn family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melvn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Melvn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Melvn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melvn 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 Melvn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Melvn. For the veterans among your Melvn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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