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Meilley Family History

Meilley 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: Milley, Melley, Meiller, Reilley, Miller, Millet, Medley, Pilley

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Where is the Meilley family from?

You can see how Meilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Meilley families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Meilley families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Meilley families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilley 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 22 census records available for the last name Meilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meilley. 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 Meilley. For the veterans among your Meilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilley lifespan?

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