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Meachern Family History

Meachern 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: Mceachern, Macher, Mencher, Meagher, Machen, Mescher, Melcher

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Where is the Meachern family from?

You can see how Meachern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachern family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meachern families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 23 Meachern families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Meachern's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Meachern families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Meachern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachern 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meachern. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meachern. For the veterans among your Meachern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachern lifespan?

Average Meachern life expectancy in 1988 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meachern 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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