Origins of the McMellan surname
About the McMellans
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Interesting facts about Mcmellan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcmellan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Mcmellans most likely to marry?
Mc Mellans
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Our tell us which families married Mcmellans.
What are the most common Mcmellan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcmellans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcmellans in 1921
Prostitute
4
Ind
3
Machinist Skirts And C
3
Cotton Spinner
2
Dressmaker
2
Common male occupations for Mcmellans in 1921
Dyer
3
Slater
3
Spirit Salesman
3
Boat Builder
2
Collier
2
