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Meachain Family History

Meachain 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: Machin, Mceachin, Machan, Meacham, Macbain, Mathai, Machi, Meehan

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Where is the Meachain family from?

You can see how Meachain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meachain family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Meachain's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meachain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meachain 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 Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Meachain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachain 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meachain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meachain. For the veterans among your Meachain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meachain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meachain

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