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Meachen Family History

Meachen Surname Meaning

see Meacham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meachen family from?

You can see how Meachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meachen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Meachen families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Meachen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Meachen families in 1891.
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What did your Meachen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meachen. 34% of Meachen men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Meachen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meachen were Cabinet Maker and Grocer Shopkeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    6%
  • Machinist Shoe Trade
    4%
  • Grocer Shopkeeper
    4%

What Meachen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachen 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Meachen. 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 344 military records available for the last name Meachen. For the veterans among your Meachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Meachen in 1962 was 96, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meachen 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.

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