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Meline Family History

Meline Surname Meaning

French: from a shortened form of the personal name Ameline feminine form of Amelin (see Melin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meline family from?

You can see how Meline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Meline families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Meline's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meline ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meline. 100% of Meline women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meline 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Meline. 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 425 military records available for the last name Meline. For the veterans among your Meline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meline lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Meline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meline in 1942 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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