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Mcmellon Family History

Mcmellon Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Maoláin which is more commonly Anglicized as McMullan. See also Scottish McMillan.

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


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Where is the Mcmellon family from?

You can see how Mcmellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmellon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmellon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Mcmellon families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mcmellon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcmellon families in 1911.
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What did your Mcmellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmellon. 41% of Mcmellon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcmellon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmellon were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcmellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmellon 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Mcmellon. 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 536 military records available for the last name Mcmellon. For the veterans among your Mcmellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmellon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcmellon in 1964 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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