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Meaghan Family History

Meaghan Surname Meaning

see Megan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Meaghan family from?

You can see how Meaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Meaghan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Meaghan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meaghan. 100% of Meaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaghan 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Meaghan. 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 109 military records available for the last name Meaghan. For the veterans among your Meaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaghan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meaghan in 1971 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meaghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaghan 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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