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Meluin Family History

Meluin 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: Melin, Melvin, Mellin, Melugin, Melis, Malin, Melia, Merlin, Malmin

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Where is the Meluin family from?

You can see how Meluin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meluin family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Meluin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meluin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meluin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meluin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meluin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meluin. 100% of Meluin men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Meluin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meluin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meluin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Meluin. For the veterans among your Meluin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meluin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meluin 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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