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Meelia Family History

Meelia 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: Melia, Melis, Melin, Merlin, Mellis, Meli, Medlin, Melita, Mejia

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Where is the Meelia family from?

You can see how Meelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meelia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meelia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Meelia family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meelia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meelia families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meelia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Meelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meelia 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meelia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meelia. For the veterans among your Meelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meelia lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Meelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meelia in 1973 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meelia 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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