Mellin Family History

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Mellin Name Meaning

English: variant of Melville. German: from any of various places so called.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Melling, Sellin, Bellin, Mellis, Mallin, Fellin, Ellin, Melvin

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Mellin Family Origin

Where is the Mellin family from?

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You can see how Mellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mellin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Mellin families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mellin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mellin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mellin Family Occupations

What did your Mellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Tailor, Farm Labor and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mellin. The most common Mellin occupation in Canada was Tailor. 33% of Mellin's were Tailors. A less common occupation for the Mellin family was Resterant.

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  • Tailor

    33%

  • Farm Labor

    17%

  • Farmer

    17%

  • Resterant

    17%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mellin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Mellin Historical Records

What Mellin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mellin. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mellin. For the veterans among your Mellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mellin Life Expectancy

What is the average Mellin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mellin in 1945 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellin 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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