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Melaison Family History

Melaison 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: Molaison, Melanson, Melson, Maison, Jellison, Elison, Meggison

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Where is the Melaison family from?

You can see how Melaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Melaison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Melaison families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Melaison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Melaison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melaison 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 33 census records available for the last name Melaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaison 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 Melaison. 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 Melaison. For the veterans among your Melaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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