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Meldie Family History

Meldie 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: Melde, Melis, Melin, Melle, Melia, Geddie, Mellis, Mele, Mende

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Where is the Meldie family from?

You can see how Meldie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldie family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meldie family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Meldie's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Meldie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldie 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 15 census records available for the last name Meldie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meldie. 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 military records available for the last name Meldie. For the veterans among your Meldie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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