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Meallow Family History

Meallow 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: Mallow, Mellow, Callow, Ballow, Mallo, Swallow, Bellow, Kellow, Mello

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Where is the Meallow family from?

You can see how Meallow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meallow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meallow families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Meallow family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meallow's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Meallow families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Meallow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meallow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meallow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meallow. For the veterans among your Meallow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meallow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Meallow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meallow in 1971 was 74, and 46 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meallow 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.

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