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Mellson Family History

Mellson 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: Melson, Mellon, Ellson, Millson, Elson, Nelson, Melton, Mello, Merson

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Where is the Mellson family from?

You can see how Mellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mellson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mellson families living in Georgia. This was about 85% of all the recorded Mellson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mellson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mellson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mellson. 100% of Mellson 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Mellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellson 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Mellson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mellson. For the veterans among your Mellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Mellson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mellson in 1968 was 73, and 78 in 1998.

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