Melett Family History

Melett Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Melott, Mellett, Flett, Melena, Mele, Minett, Jewett, Melito, Hewlett, Lett

556 record(s) for Melett

136	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
13	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
267	Census and Voter Lists
126	Member Trees

Where is the Melett family from?

You can see how Melett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Melett families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Melett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melett families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Melett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melett.

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

Farmer

100%

What Melett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 267 census records available for the last name Melett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Melett. 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.

Military Records

There are 13 military records available for the last name Melett. For the veterans among your Melett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Melett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Melett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Melett in 1964 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.