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Mellein Family History

Mellein 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: Mellin, Mellen, Mullen, Melin, Ellen, Melle, Merlin, Millen, Mellis

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Where is the Mellein family from?

You can see how Mellein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mellein families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mellein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mellein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mellein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Poultry Raiser Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mellein. 50% of Mellein men worked as a Poultry Raiser Helper. .

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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

  • Poultry Raiser Helper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Mellein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Mellein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellein 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mellein. 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 111 military records available for the last name Mellein. For the veterans among your Mellein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mellein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mellein in 1968 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

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