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Meelian Family History

Meelian 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, Melia, Merlin, Meehan, Milian, Keelan, Mellman, Mehlman

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Where is the Meelian family from?

You can see how Meelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meelian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meelian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meelian families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Meelian's in USA. California had the highest population of Meelian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meelian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Meelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meelian 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 Meelian. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meelian. For the veterans among your Meelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meelian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meelian 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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