Melson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Melson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Melson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 20
Agricultural Labourer 11
House Servant 7
Home 4
House Keeper 4
Labourer 4
Blacksmith 3
Housemaid 3
Porter's Son 3
Tailor 3
Ag Lab 3
Straw Plaiter 2
Straw Bonnet Maker 2
Farm Labourer 2
Washerwoman 2
Brass Handle Maker 2
Errand Boy 2
Laundress 2
Waterman 1
Annuitant 1
Apprentice 1
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 1
General Serv 1
Brass Founder 1
Wesleyman Minister 1

Melson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Milson 83% 8,834
2 Moulson 71% 4,021
3 Melson 100% 2,592
4 Malson 83% 2,042
5 Mileson 71% 697
6 Molson 83% 518
7 Maulson 71% 170
8 Mellson 86% 115

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The surname Melson is the 3rd most popular variant of Milson.

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