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Meldean Family History

Meldean 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: Mclean, Mellman, Elden, Heldman, Selden, Melder, Melman, Welden

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Where is the Meldean family from?

You can see how Meldean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldean family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Meldean family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Meldean's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Meldean families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Meldean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldean 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meldean. 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 Meldean. For the veterans among your Meldean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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