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Meille Family History

Meille 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: Melle, Maille, Meile, Mille, Meiller, Meikle, Mill, Pille, Miller

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Where is the Meille family from?

You can see how Meille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meille family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Meille family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meille's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meille families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Meille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meille 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Meille. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meille. For the veterans among your Meille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meille lifespan?

Average Meille life expectancy in 1995 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meille 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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