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Meillian Family History

Meillian 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: Millian, Millan, Milian, Mellman, Hillian, Gillian, Milligan, Millman

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Where is the Meillian family from?

You can see how Meillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meillian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Meillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Meillian families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meillian's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meillian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meillian 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 16 census records available for the last name Meillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meillian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meillian. 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 Meillian. For the veterans among your Meillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meillian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meillian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meillian

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