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Melloy Family History

Melloy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Molloy . This form of the name is chiefly found in Lancashire England. In some cases possibly also an altered form of Norwegian Meløy (see Meloy ).

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


Similar surnames: Meloy, Mulloy, Melley, Mello, Melroy, Maloy, Milroy, Mealy, Kello

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Where is the Melloy family from?

You can see how Melloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melloy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melloy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Melloy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Melloy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Melloy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melloy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melloy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melloy. 25% of Melloy men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Melloy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melloy were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Melloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melloy 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Melloy. 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 557 military records available for the last name Melloy. For the veterans among your Melloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melloy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Melloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Melloy in 1963 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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