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Meeghan Family History

Meeghan 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, Meighan, Meegan, Megan, Megahan, Keegan, Heneghan, Deehan

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Where is the Meeghan family from?

You can see how Meeghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Meeghan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Meeghan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meeghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meeghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meeghan. 60% of Meeghan 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
    60%
  • Daily Cleaning
    40%

What Meeghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Meeghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeghan 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Meeghan. 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 85 military records available for the last name Meeghan. For the veterans among your Meeghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeghan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Meeghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meeghan in 1968 was 68, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeghan 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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