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Meaher Family History

Meaher 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: Meader, Meager, Meagher, Maher, Mealer, Meaker, Beaver, Messer

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Where is the Meaher family from?

You can see how Meaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meaher family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Meaher's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Meaher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaher 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 721 census records available for the last name Meaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaher 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Meaher. 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 88 military records available for the last name Meaher. For the veterans among your Meaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Meaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meaher in 1968 was 76, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaher 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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