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Maelia Family History

Maelia 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: Melia, Malia, Mallia, Maslin, Malik, Melis, Melin, Malin, Maria

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Where is the Maelia family from?

You can see how Maelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maelia family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Maelia family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Maelia's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Maelia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maelia 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 Maelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maelia. 50% of Maelia men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Maelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Maelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maelia 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Maelia. 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 14 military records available for the last name Maelia. For the veterans among your Maelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maelia lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Maelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maelia in 1974 was 77, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maelia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maelia 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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