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Mealiff Family History

Mealiff Name 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: Elliff, Aliff, Califf, Mealing, Mcauliff, Setliff, Zeliff, Malik

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Where is the Mealiff family from?

You can see how Mealiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mealiff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mealiff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mealiff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mealiff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mealiff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mealiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mealiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mealiff. 67% of Mealiff men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • School
    34%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Mealiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mealiff 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mealiff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Mealiff. For the veterans among your Mealiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mealiff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mealiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mealiff in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2000.

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