Origins of the Melless surname

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    In 1921, most Mellesses lived in east-midlands

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    Interesting facts about Melless

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    What are the most common Melless first names?

    Ernest

    William

    Janet

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Mellesses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mellesses in 1921

    Laundress

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    Clerk

    1

    General Servant (Domestic)

    1

    Village School Mistress

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Mellesses in 1921

    House Painter

    2

    Brass Moulders Apprentice

    1

    Brass Turner

    1

    Brass Turner Steam Engine Maker

    1

    Bricklayer

    1

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