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Meilwes Family History

Meilwes 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, Mewes, Meile, Milnes, Mcilwee, Meiller, Milles, Mellies, Giles

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Where is the Meilwes family from?

You can see how Meilwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilwes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meilwes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilwes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meilwes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Meilwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilwes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meilwes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meilwes. For the veterans among your Meilwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilwes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Meilwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meilwes in 1973 was 50, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilwes 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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