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Origins of the Melon surname

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About the Melons

We have a total number of 826 records for people with the last name Melon.

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Where do most Melons live?

In 1921, most Melons lived in .


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Interesting facts about Melons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 433 records for the Melon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1852.

Who were Melons most likely to marry?

Mc Melons

&

Mahoneys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Melons.

What are the most common Melon first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Melons

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

Common Female occupations for Melons in 1921
Domestic Servant

4

Dressmaker

4

House Servant

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

F S

2

Common Male occupations for Melons in 1921
Coal Miner

7

General Labourer

5

Weaver

4

Iron Work Labourer

3

Masons Labourer

3

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