This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meehans family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meehans Family History

Meehans 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, Means, Deehan, Meenan, Feehan, Mehan, Teehan, Meekins, Keehan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meehans family from?

You can see how Meehans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meehans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meehans family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Meehans's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Meehans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meehans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Meehans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Meehans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meehans census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meehans

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Meehans. 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.

View all Meehans immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Meehans. For the veterans among your Meehans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meehans military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meehans family history

Discover More

What is the average Meehans lifespan?

Average Meehans life expectancy in 1996 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meehans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meehans 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meehans family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial