Meilwes Family History

Meilwes 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: Miles, Mewes, Meile, Milnes, Mcilwee, Meiller, Milles, Mellies, Giles, Miller

182	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
14	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
6	Census and Voter Lists
1	Member Trees

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Where is the Meilwes family from?

You can see how Meilwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilwes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meilwes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilwes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meilwes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilwes 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 Record

There are 6 census records available for the last name Meilwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilwes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Meilwes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 14 military records available for the last name Meilwes. For the veterans among your Meilwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilwes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Meilwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meilwes in 1973 was 50, and 83 in 2001.

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Meilwes Surname Meaning

Where is the Meilwes family from?

What Meilwes family records will you find?

What is the average Meilwes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Meilwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meilwes in 1973 was 50, and 83 in 2001.

Meilwes Family History

Meilwes Surname Meaning

211 record(s) for Meilwes

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Where is the Meilwes family from?

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Meilwes Surname Meaning

211 record(s) for Meilwes

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Where is the Meilwes family from?

What Meilwes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Meilwes family history

What is the average Meilwes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meilwes family tree

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