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Meylin Family History

Meylin 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, Merlin, Medlin, Mylin, Mellin, Maslin, Berlin, Melis, Malin

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Where is the Meylin family from?

You can see how Meylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meylin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meylin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Meylin families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meylin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Meylin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Meylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meylin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meylin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meylin. For the veterans among your Meylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meylin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meylin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meylin

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