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Meelon Family History

Meelon 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: Mellon, Melin, Keeton, Malon, Merlin, Melson, Merlo, Menon, Meehan

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Where is the Meelon family from?

You can see how Meelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meelon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meelon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meelon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meelon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meelon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meelon 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 34 census records available for the last name Meelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meelon 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meelon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meelon. For the veterans among your Meelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meelon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meelon 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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