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Mellersh Family History

Mellersh Surname Meaning

see Mellish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mellersh family from?

You can see how Mellersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellersh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellersh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Mellersh families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mellersh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mellersh families in 1891.
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What did your Mellersh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mellersh. 43% of Mellersh men worked as a Retired and 67% of Mellersh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellersh were Dairy Farmer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Retired
    43%
  • Private Means
    29%
  • Dairy Farmer Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    26%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Mellersh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mellersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellersh 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Mellersh. 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 60 military records available for the last name Mellersh. For the veterans among your Mellersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellersh lifespan?

Average Mellersh life expectancy in 1967 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellersh 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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