Melen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Melen family

The surname Melen was first found in East Prussia, more specifically Livonia, where the name Mallin came from tribal leadership and gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Various branches of the name moved across the Baltic to Sweden, to Pomeralia and even as far west as Westphalia.

Early History of the Melen family

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Melen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mellin, Melin, Melline, Mellen, Melen, Mellon and many more.

Early Notables of the Melen family

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Melen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Melen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

August Melen, who was naturalized in Kansas in 1869

Melen migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Melen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Catherine Melen, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Duke Of Bronte" in 1849 1
Sarah Melen, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Duke Of Bronte" in 1849 1
Caroline Melen, who arrived in Port Phillip aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1849 2
Jane Melen, who arrived in Port Phillip aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1849 2
Edward Melen, who arrived in Port Phillip aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1849 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The DUKE OF BRONTE 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849DukeOfBronte.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) "MADAWASKA" 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Madawaska.htm