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Meachron Family History

Meachron 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: Mceachron, Machon, Mceachran, Macho, Deacon, Melchior, Maron, Marron

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Where is the Meachron family from?

You can see how Meachron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachron family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Meachron family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Meachron's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Meachron families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meachron 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 11 census records available for the last name Meachron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachron 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meachron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meachron. For the veterans among your Meachron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachron lifespan?

Average Meachron life expectancy in 1998 was 18 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meachron 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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