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Maillan Family History

Maillan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Millan, Mailman, Maitland, Maillard, Callan, Millen, Milan, Milian

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Where is the Maillan family from?

You can see how Maillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maillan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maillan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Maillan family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maillan's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Maillan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Maillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maillan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Maillan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Maillan. For the veterans among your Maillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maillan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maillan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maillan

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