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Meillette Family History

Meillette 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: Millette, Veillette, Mellette, Millett, Milette, Gillette, Willette

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Where is the Meillette family from?

You can see how Meillette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meillette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meillette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Meillette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Meillette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meillette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meillette 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 121 census records available for the last name Meillette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meillette 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meillette. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meillette. For the veterans among your Meillette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meillette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Meillette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meillette in 1959 was 58, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meillette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meillette 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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