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Meilves Family History

Meilves 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: Miles, Meile, Milnes, Meiller, Milles, Mellies, Giles, Miller, Melis

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Where is the Meilves family from?

You can see how Meilves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meilves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meilves families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilves's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meilves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilves 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 35 census records available for the last name Meilves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilves 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meilves. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meilves. For the veterans among your Meilves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilves lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Meilves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meilves in 1967 was 83, and 87 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilves 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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