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Meylink Family History

Meylink 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, Melling, Medlin, Merlino, Mylin, Meling, Mehling

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Where is the Meylink family from?

You can see how Meylink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meylink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meylink families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meylink's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meylink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meylink 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 Meylink ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Meylink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Meylink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meylink 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Meylink. 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 Meylink. For the veterans among your Meylink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meylink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meylink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meylink in 1963 was 85, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meylink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meylink 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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