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Meluen Family History

Meluen 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: Mellen, Mullen, Melin, Ellen, Melle, Elsen, Millen, Melson, Melena

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Where is the Meluen family from?

You can see how Meluen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meluen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Meluen families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Meluen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Meluen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Meluen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Meluen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meluen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meluen. 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 Meluen. For the veterans among your Meluen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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