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Melroy Family History

Melroy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mulroy.

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


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Where is the Melroy family from?

You can see how Melroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Melroy families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Melroy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Melroy families in 1911.
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What did your Melroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Melroy. 28% of Melroy men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Melroy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Melroy were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Melroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melroy 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Melroy. 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 498 military records available for the last name Melroy. For the veterans among your Melroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melroy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Melroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Melroy in 1957 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melroy 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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