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Melwin Family History

Melwin 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, Mellin, Merwin, Melis, Malin, Lewin, Melia, Merlin

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Where is the Melwin family from?

You can see how Melwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melwin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Melwin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Melwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Melwin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Melwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melwin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Melwin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Melwin. For the veterans among your Melwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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