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Meldley Family History

Meldley 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: Medley, Melley, Melle, Medler, Meller, Pedley, Headley, Leadley

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Where is the Meldley family from?

You can see how Meldley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meldley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Meldley family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meldley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Meldley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldley 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 4 census records available for the last name Meldley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldley 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 Meldley. 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 Meldley. For the veterans among your Meldley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meldley

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