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Meleliat Family History

Meleliat 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: Melia, Melena, Mellis, Melling, Mellman, Melquist, Mellish, Mellas

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Where is the Meleliat family from?

You can see how Meleliat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meleliat family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Meleliat families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meleliat's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Meleliat families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Meleliat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meleliat 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meleliat. 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 Meleliat. For the veterans among your Meleliat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meleliat lifespan?

Average Meleliat life expectancy in 1998 was 69 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 Meleliat 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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