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Mecheaney Family History

Mecheaney 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: Mcchesney, Mchaney, Cheaney, Metheney, Heaney, Cheney, Chaney

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Where is the Mecheaney family from?

You can see how Mecheaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecheaney family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Mecheaney families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecheaney's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mecheaney families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Mecheaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecheaney 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 Mecheaney. 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 Mecheaney. For the veterans among your Mecheaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecheaney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecheaney 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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