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Meeleus Family History

Meeleus 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: Melhus, Meeler, Melius, Metellus, Miles, Melis, Mehle, Medley, Seeley

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Where is the Meeleus family from?

You can see how Meeleus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeleus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meeleus families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeleus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meeleus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeleus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meeleus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meeleus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Meeleus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeleus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meeleus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meeleus. For the veterans among your Meeleus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeleus lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Meeleus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meeleus in 1994 was 92, and 92 in 2004.

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