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Melian Family History

Melian Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands; Melián): of French origin an altered form of Meilland itself a variant of Meillant.

It is a habitational name (found mainly in Loire) from Meillant in Cher named from Latin Mediolanum.

The term Mediolanum means ‘in the midst of the plain’ or ‘central plain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Melian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Melian families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Melian's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Melian families in 1891.
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What did your Melian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper Father was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melian. 100% of Melian men worked as a Helper Father.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper Father
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 864 immigration records available for the last name Melian. 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 49 military records available for the last name Melian. For the veterans among your Melian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Melian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Melian in 1968 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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