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Meline Name Meaning

French: from a shortened form of the personal name Ameline feminine form of Amelin (see Melin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Melin, Maline, Melino, Moline, Melone, Selin, Medine, Merlin, Delise

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Where is the Meline family from?

You can see how Meline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Meline family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Meline's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Meline families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meline. 22% of Meline men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Meline women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meline were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meline 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Meline. 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 425 military records available for the last name Meline. For the veterans among your Meline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meline lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Meline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meline in 1942 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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