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Meachman Family History

Meachman 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: Teachman, Leachman, Lachman, Reichman, Coachman, Marchman, Bachman

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Where is the Meachman family from?

You can see how Meachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meachman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meachman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meachman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meachman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meachman 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 64 census records available for the last name Meachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meachman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meachman. For the veterans among your Meachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Meachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meachman in 1975 was 48, and 60 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meachman 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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