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Meilde Family History

Meilde 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: Milde, Meile, Melde, Mehle, Melle, Meise, Weide, Milne, Mele, Merle

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Where is the Meilde family from?

You can see how Meilde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Meilde families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Meilde families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilde's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meilde families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilde 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 63 census records available for the last name Meilde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilde 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 Meilde. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meilde. For the veterans among your Meilde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilde lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilde 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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