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Origins of the Meldon surname

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About the Meldons

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Where do most Meldons live?

In 1921, most Meldons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Meldons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 872 records for the Meldon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Meldons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Meldon first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Meldons

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

Common Female occupations for Meldons in 1921
Dressmaker

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Domestic Servant

4

Monthly Nurse

3

Office Cleaner

3

Common Male occupations for Meldons in 1921
Butcher

4

Painter

4

Painter & Plumber

4

Cab Driver

3

Carpenter

3

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