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Meila Family History

Meila 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: Meile, Mella, Meola, Meili, Mill, Mei, Mehle, Vila, Mira, Meis

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Where is the Meila family from?

You can see how Meila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meila families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Meila families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Meila's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meila 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 188 census records available for the last name Meila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meila 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Meila. 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 27 military records available for the last name Meila. For the veterans among your Meila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meila lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Meila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meila in 1987 was 65, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meila 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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