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Origins of the Melmer surname

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About the Melmers

We have a total number of 146 records for people with the last name Melmer.

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Where do most Melmers live?

In 1921, most Melmers lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Melmers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 100 records for the Melmer surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Melmers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Melmers.

What are the most common Melmer first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Melmer family members

Common jobs for Melmers

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

Common Female occupations for Melmers in 1921
At School

2

Dressmaker

2

Glove Tatcher

2

Glover

2

Agricultural Labourer Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Melmers in 1921
Musician

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

At School

1

Baker

1

Barbier

1

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