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Mjellem Family History

Mjellem Name 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: Mellem, Melle, Meller, Hellem, Mueller, Jelle, Hjelle, Mjelde, Jelley

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mjellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mjellem 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mjellem. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mjellem. For the veterans among your Mjellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mjellem lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Mjellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mjellem in 1981 was 86, and 65 in 1993.

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