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Meechan Family History

Meechan Surname Meaning

Scottish spelling of Irish Meehan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meechan family from?

You can see how Meechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meechan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meechan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Meechan families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Meechan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Meechan families in 1891.
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What did your Meechan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meechan. 82% of Meechan 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
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meechan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meechan. 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 784 military records available for the last name Meechan. For the veterans among your Meechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meechan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meechan in 1967 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meechan 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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