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Mellot Family History

Mellot Surname 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: Mello, Mellon, Mellor, Melloy, Pellot, Bellot, Mellow, Mellott

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Where is the Mellot family from?

You can see how Mellot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mellot families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mellot's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mellot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mellot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mellot. 43% of Mellot men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Mellot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Mellot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellot 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Mellot. 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 89 military records available for the last name Mellot. For the veterans among your Mellot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellot lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mellot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mellot in 1970 was 72, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellot 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.

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