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Meglino Family History

Meglino 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: Merlino, Meglio, Melino, Melin, Merlin, Melling, Merino, Melito

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Where is the Meglino family from?

You can see how Meglino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meglino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Meglino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Meglino families living in Cheshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meglino's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Meglino families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meglino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meglino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meglino. 42% of Meglino 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
    42%
  • Street Cleaner
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Hat Blocker
    12%

What Meglino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Meglino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meglino 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Meglino. 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 51 military records available for the last name Meglino. For the veterans among your Meglino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meglino lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meglino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meglino in 1966 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meglino 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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