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Meilne Family History

Meilne 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: Milne, Meile, Meine, Mehle, Melle, Meise, Mele, Merle, Mein, Maine

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Where is the Meilne family from?

You can see how Meilne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meilne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Meilne family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilne's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meilne families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Meilne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilne 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meilne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meilne. For the veterans among your Meilne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilne 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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