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Mellert Family History

Mellert Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Meller

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


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Where is the Mellert family from?

You can see how Mellert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mellert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mellert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mellert families in 1911.
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What did your Mellert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mellert. 20% of Mellert men worked as a Truck Driver and 28% of Mellert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mellert were Woodworker and Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Woodworker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Fitter
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mellert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellert 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Mellert. 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 273 military records available for the last name Mellert. For the veterans among your Mellert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellert lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mellert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mellert in 1944 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellert 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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