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Meiley Family History

Meiley 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: Medley, Miley, Meile, Mailey, Reiley, Melley, Mealey, Miles, Bailey

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Where is the Meiley family from?

You can see how Meiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meiley families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meiley's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Meiley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiley 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 552 census records available for the last name Meiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Meiley. 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 129 military records available for the last name Meiley. For the veterans among your Meiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meiley in 1965 was 63, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiley 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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