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Mejillas Family History

Mejillas 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: Mellas, Merillat, Mejias, Sevilla, Millan, Melillo, Mellis, Milas

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Where is the Mejillas family from?

You can see how Mejillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mejillas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mejillas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mejillas families living in New Mexico. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mejillas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Mejillas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mejillas 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 Mejillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mejillas. 100% of Mejillas 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
    100%

What Mejillas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Mejillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mejillas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mejillas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mejillas. For the veterans among your Mejillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mejillas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Mejillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mejillas in 1966 was 74, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mejillas 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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