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Melid Family History

Melid 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: Melis, Melin, Melia, Meli, Mei, Malik, Eid, Malin, Meis, Melle

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Where is the Melid family from?

You can see how Melid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melid family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Melid family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Melid's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Melid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melid 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 46 census records available for the last name Melid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melid 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Melid. 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 4 military records available for the last name Melid. For the veterans among your Melid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melid lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melid 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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