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Mellin Family History

Mellin Name Meaning

Scottish (Glamorgan): variant of Melville . German: habitational name from any of various places so called. English: variant of Melling .

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


Similar surnames: Melling, Sellin, Bellin, Mellis, Mallin, Fellin, Ellin, Melvin

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Where is the Mellin family from?

You can see how Mellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Mellin families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mellin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mellin families in 1911.
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What did your Mellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Centurier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mellin. 58% of Mellin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mellin women worked as a Centurier. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Centurier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mellin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mellin. For the veterans among your Mellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mellin in 1945 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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