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Mellian Family History

Mellian 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: Mellman, Mellin, Millian, Melin, Melia, Merlin, Millan, Mellis

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Where is the Mellian family from?

You can see how Mellian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mellian family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mellian's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mellian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Mellian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellian 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Mellian. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mellian. For the veterans among your Mellian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Mellian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mellian in 1956 was 33, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellian 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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