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Origins of the Melding surname

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About the Meldings

We have a total number of 333 records for people with the last name Melding.

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Where do most Meldings live?

In 1921, most Meldings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Meldings

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 317 records for the Melding surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.

Who were Meldings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Meldings.

What are the most common Melding first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Meldings

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Meldings in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Glass Smoother

3

Coal Filler

2

Cotton Weaver

2

House Keeper

2

Common Male occupations for Meldings in 1921
Coal Miner

12

Coal Miner Hewer

4

Collier

4

Miner

4

Drawer In Coal Pit

3

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