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Meilman Family History

Meilman 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: Mellman, Mehlman, Beilman, Zeilman, Melman, Keilman, Mailman, Milman

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Where is the Meilman family from?

You can see how Meilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meilman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meilman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Meilman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilman 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 109 census records available for the last name Meilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilman 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Meilman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Meilman. For the veterans among your Meilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meilman in 1963 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilman 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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