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Meahen Family History

Meahen 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: Mayen, Meehan, Mahan, Methven, Maren, Megahan, Heaven, Maben, Meader

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Where is the Meahen family from?

You can see how Meahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meahen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meahen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Meahen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meahen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meahen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Meahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meahen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Meahen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Meahen. For the veterans among your Meahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meahen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Meahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meahen in 1971 was 76, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meahen 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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