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Mcmeakin Family History

Mcmeakin Surname Meaning

shortened from Mac Miadhacháin see McMeekin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcmeakin family from?

You can see how Mcmeakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmeakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmeakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mcmeakin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmeakin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcmeakin families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmeakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcmeakin. 84% of Mcmeakin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Biscuit Factory
    17%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Mcmeakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmeakin 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Mcmeakin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcmeakin. For the veterans among your Mcmeakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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