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Meilhem Family History

Meilhem 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: Mellem, Meile, Milham, Meiller, Milem, Meighen, Mechem, Meachem

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Where is the Meilhem family from?

You can see how Meilhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilhem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meilhem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meilhem family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilhem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meilhem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilhem 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 3 census records available for the last name Meilhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilhem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meilhem. 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 Meilhem. For the veterans among your Meilhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilhem lifespan?

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