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Melead Family History

Melead 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: Melear, Melia, Melendy, Melgar, Mclean, Melena, Mele, Mead, Mclear

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Where is the Melead family from?

You can see how Melead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melead family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Melead families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Melead families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Melead's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Melead families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melead 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 88 census records available for the last name Melead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melead 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Melead. 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 12 military records available for the last name Melead. For the veterans among your Melead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melead lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Melead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Melead in 1965 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melead 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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