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Meaghen Family History

Meaghen 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: Meagher, Meighen, Mergen, Meighan, Meager, Machen, Seagren, Merchen

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Where is the Meaghen family from?

You can see how Meaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaghen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meaghen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Meaghen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meaghen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meaghen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Meaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaghen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Meaghen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Meaghen. For the veterans among your Meaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaghen lifespan?

Average Meaghen life expectancy in 2000 was 58 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 Meaghen 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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