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Mellman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mellmann: variant of Melle 3 with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Meller

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sellman, Wellman, Mehlman, Melman, Kellman, Millman, Hellman, Fellman

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Where is the Mellman family from?

You can see how Mellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Mellman families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mellman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mellman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mellman. 100% of Mellman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellman 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Mellman. 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 352 military records available for the last name Mellman. For the veterans among your Mellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mellman in 1957 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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