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Meilands Family History

Meilands 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: Heiland, Miland, Newlands, Eiland, Meland, Milanes, Medland, Mailand

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Where is the Meilands family from?

You can see how Meilands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilands family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meilands families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Meilands family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilands's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Meilands families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Meilands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilands 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meilands. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meilands. For the veterans among your Meilands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilands lifespan?

Average Meilands life expectancy in 1999 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilands 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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