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Meliah Family History

Meliah 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, Melis, Melin, Milich, Elias, Elijah, Melgar, Belich, Milian

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Where is the Meliah family from?

You can see how Meliah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meliah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meliah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meliah family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meliah's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meliah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meliah 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 54 census records available for the last name Meliah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meliah 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Meliah. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meliah. For the veterans among your Meliah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meliah lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meliah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meliah in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meliah 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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