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Mellet Family History

Mellet 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: Mallet, Millet, Melle, Mollet, Meller, Mullet, Mellem, Melley, Bellet

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Where is the Mellet family from?

You can see how Mellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mellet families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mellet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mellet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mellet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellet. 42% of Mellet men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mellet women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellet were Clerk and Attendant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellet 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 Mellet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 199 military records available for the last name Mellet. For the veterans among your Mellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mellet in 1957 was 31, and 92 in 2004.

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