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Origins of the Mellinson surname

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About the Mellinsons

We have a total number of 156 records for people with the last name Mellinson.

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Where do most Mellinsons live?

In 1921, most Mellinsons lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Mellinsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 142 records for the Mellinson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Mellinsons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mellinsons.

What are the most common Mellinson first names?

  • Thomas
  • James
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Mellinsons

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

Common Female occupations for Mellinsons in 1921
Cotton Operative

2

Power Loom Weaver (Cotton)

2

At Home

1

Charwoman

1

Cotton Back Tenter

1

Common Male occupations for Mellinsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

1

Bank Cashier

1

Blacksmith

1

Book Keeper Carpet Manufacturer

1

Book Keeper Damask Manufacturer

1

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