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Meechaw Family History

Meechaw 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: Meehan, Beecham, Meech, Meacham, Mecham, Henshaw, Marchal, Kershaw

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Where is the Meechaw family from?

You can see how Meechaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meechaw family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Meechaw families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Meechaw's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Meechaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Meechaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meechaw 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 Meechaw. 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 Meechaw. For the veterans among your Meechaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meechaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meechaw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meechaw

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