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Melaille Family History

Melaille 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: Melville, Melillo, Mettille, Maille, Belville, Mulville, Deville

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Where is the Melaille family from?

You can see how Melaille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melaille family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Melaille families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Melaille's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Melaille families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Melaille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melaille 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Melaille. 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 2 military records available for the last name Melaille. For the veterans among your Melaille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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