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Meechie Family History

Meechie 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: Meece, Meschke, Melchi, Murchie, Ketchie, Michie, Meche, Meech, Mehle

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Where is the Meechie family from?

You can see how Meechie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meechie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Meechie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Meechie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Meechie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Meechie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meechie 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 32 census records available for the last name Meechie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meechie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meechie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meechie. For the veterans among your Meechie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meechie lifespan?

Average Meechie life expectancy in 1980 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meechie 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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