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Meliff Family History

Meliff 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: Zeliff, Melis, Melin, Melia, Reiff, Elliff, Aliff, Cliff, Medoff

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Where is the Meliff family from?

You can see how Meliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meliff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Meliff families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Meliff's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Meliff families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meliff 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 168 census records available for the last name Meliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meliff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meliff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meliff. For the veterans among your Meliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meliff lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Meliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meliff in 1979 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meliff 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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