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Meliman Family History

Meliman 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: Mellman, Melman, Melin, Pelikan, Melia, Selman, Kelman, Leiman, Elman

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Where is the Meliman family from?

You can see how Meliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meliman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meliman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Meliman family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Meliman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Meliman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meliman 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 25 census records available for the last name Meliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meliman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Meliman. 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 Meliman. For the veterans among your Meliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meliman 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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