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Meillar Family History

Meillar 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: Millar, Meiller, Miller, Maillard, Villar, Millan, Melgar, Millard

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Where is the Meillar family from?

You can see how Meillar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meillar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Meillar families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 2 Meillar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meillar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meillar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meillar 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 45 census records available for the last name Meillar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meillar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meillar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meillar. For the veterans among your Meillar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meillar lifespan?

Average Meillar life expectancy in 2004 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meillar 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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